Enzymes Flashcards

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1
Q

what is a catalyst?

A

a substance that helps speed up a reaction

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2
Q

where is amylase produced?

A

in the mouth

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3
Q

what do the digestive enzymes protease break down?

A

proteins

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4
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what do the digestive enzymes lipases break down?

A

lipids in foods

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5
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what is the optimum temperature for many human enzymes?

A

35-50 degrees

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6
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what happens to a enzyme if the temperature is too high?

A

it will denature

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7
Q

what is an enzyme made of?

A

amino acids

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8
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what shape are enzymes?

A

3-dimensional

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9
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where are carbohydrase found?

A

salivary gland and pancreas

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10
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what does carbohydrase break down and what is the product of the break down?

A

starch to glucose

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11
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where are protease found?

A

stomach

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12
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what does protease break down and what is the product of the break down?

A

proteins to amino acids

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13
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what are lipase found?

A

pancreas

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14
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what does lipase break down and what is the product of the break down?

A

fats to fatty acids and glycerol

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