Enzymes

Question 1

enzyme

Answer 1

a substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.

Question 2

active site

Answer 2

a region on an enzyme that binds to a protein or other substance during a reaction.

Question 3

denatured

Answer 3

destroy the characteristic properties of (a protein or other biological macromolecule) by heat, acidity, or other effect which disrupts its molecular conformation.

Question 4

amylase

Answer 4

salivary glands, pancreas, small intestine

Question 5

protease

Answer 5

stomach, pancreas, small intestine

Question 6

lipase

Answer 6

pancreas, small intestine

Question 7

amino acids

Answer 7

a simple organic compound containing both a carboxyland an amino group

Question 8

salivary glands

Answer 8

glands that discharge a fluid secretion and especially saliva into the mouth cavity

Question 9

pancreas

Answer 9

a large gland behind the stomach which secretes digestive enzymes

Question 10

oesophagus

Answer 10

the part of the alimentary canal which connects the throat to the stomach.

Question 11

stomach

Answer 11

the internal organ in which the major part of the digestion of food occurs