Bio Finals- Enzymes Flashcards
(9 cards)
0
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Protease
A
Breaks down proteins into amino acids
1
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Amylease
A
Breaks apart starch
2
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Lipase
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Breaks die fats into glycerol and fatty acids
3
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Enzymes
A
Organic catalysts
4
Q
Catalysts
A
Any substance that accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed
5
Q
Uncatalyzed reaction
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Requires high amount of activation energy
6
Q
Exergonic
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Release of energy
7
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Endergonic
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Take in energy
8
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Factors that influence the rate of enzyme
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pH
Temperature
Enzyme/ substrate concentration
