Enzymes Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What enzyme breaks down fats? And what does the enzyme break down fats into?
A
Lipase,
Glycerol and fatty acid
2
Q
What enzyme breaks down proteins and what does it break down into?
A
Protease
Amino acids
3
Q
What do enzymes do?
A
Speed up internal reactions
4
Q
What enzyme breaks down carbohydrates and what is produced?
A
Amylase
Smaller sugars
5
Q
Where is protease made?
A
Stomach (where it is called pepsin), pancreas, small intestine
6
Q
Where is amylase made?
A
Pancreas, small intestine, salivary glands
7
Q
Where is lipase made?
A
Pancreas, small intestine
8
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
A substance which increases the speed of a reaction without being changed or used up in the reaction
