Circulatory System Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Why can enzymes be described as biological catalysts?
A
it speeds up the rate of a reaction without being changed or used up
2
Q
why do enzymes only usually catalyse one reaction?
A
the lock and key method makes each one unique
3
Q
What does it mean when an enzyme has been ‘denatured’?
A
the shape of the active site has changed due to heat or ph.
4
Q
list the three places when amylase is made in the human body
A
pancreas, small intestine, and salivary glands
5
Q
What is the role of lipases?
A
break down fatty acids and gycerol
