Enzymes

Question 1

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.
Explain how amylase breaks down starch. (3marks)

Answer 1

Starch fits into active site of the enzyme.
Shape of actiwv site is unique to substrate
Bonds between starch are then broken

Question 2

One sugar in the body is glucose
Glucose Is uses for respiration.
Give one other use for glucose in the body

Answer 2

Glycogen