Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
WHat are enzymes?
A
Biological catalysts
2
Q
What is a catalyst
A
Speeds up reaction without being used up
3
Q
Active site
A
Where chemical reaction happens
4
Q
Lock and key model
A
active site changing a little in order for the substrate to be tightly fitted. Induced fit model
5
Q
Two reasons
Why does an active site denature
A
Ph is too high or low
Temperature is too high or low
6
Q
Amylase
A
Carbohydrase which breaks down starch
Found in Salivary Glands Pancreas and Small intestine
7
Q
Protease
A
Breaks down proteins into amino acids.
Can be found in the stomach( As pepsin) The pancreas or the small intestine
8
Q
Lipase
A
Breaks down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids
Can be found in Pancreas and small intestine
