Digestive system and enzymes Flashcards
(19 cards)
A group of cells with similar structure and function
Tissue
A group of tissues working together to perform a function
Organ
What reaction does lipase catalyse?
Lipids to fatty acids and Glycerol
What reaction does amylase catalyse?
Starch to glucose
What reaction does protease catalyse?
Protein to amino acids
Where is bile made?
Liver
Where is bile stored?
Gall Bladder
Which of these things does bile NOT do?
Bind to the active site
What happens to enzymes at extreme pH or high temperature
The shape of the active site is changed permanently
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no
group of organs working together to do a similar function?
System
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no
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no
Test for starch
Iodine
yellow/brown —> blue/black
Test for protein
Biuret
blue –> purple
Test for sugars
Benedicts
blue —> red/orange/green
• In a boiling water bath
Test for fats/lipids
Sudan III
orange –> red layer on top
