enzyme table Flashcards
(134 cards)
what is the enzyme group of this enzyme: Salivary α-amylase
Glycosidase
Endoglycosidase
what is the specific activator of this enzyme: Salivary α-amylase
Cl-
what is the substrate of this enzyme: Salivary α-amylase
Starch, glycogen
what is the action mechanism of this enzyme: Salivary α-amylase
Hydrolysis of internal
α 1,4 glycosidic bonds
potential products of this enzyme: Salivary α-amylase
Dextrins, maltotriose, maltose,
isomaltose
what is the pH of saliva?
6.8 – 7.2
where do we find this enzyme? Salivary α-amylase
Salivary/lingual
glands
what is the enzyme group of this enzyme: Lingual lipase (characteristic for newborns,
infants)
Esterase
what is the specific activator of this enzyme: Lingual lipase
none
what is the substrate of this enzyme: Lingual lipase
Triacylglycerides
what is the action mechanism of this enzyme: Lingual lipase
Hydrolysis of ester bonds
potential products of this enzyme: Lingual lipase
Fatty acids, 1,2-diacylglycerols,
rarely monoacylglycerols
where do we find this enzyme? lingual lipase
in Salivary/lingual glands
what is the pH of gastric juice?
1-2 (acidic)
what is the enzyme group for pepsin?
peptidase, endopeptidase
what is the specific activator for pepsin?
HCl, autocatalysis
what is the substrate for pepsin?
proteins
what is the action mechanism for pepsin?
Hydrolysis of peptide
bonds after aromatic AA
(Phe, Tyr, Trp)
potential products of pepsin?
Polypeptides, oligopeptides,
tripeptides, dipeptides
what is the optimum pH for Gastric lipase?
4-6
what is the enzyme group for Gastric lipase?
esterase
specific activator for Gastric lipase?
none
substrate for Gastric lipase?
Triacylglycerides
action mechanism for gastric lipase
Hydrolysis of ester bonds