Enzymes (Need To Know)

Question 1

Kinase

Answer 1

Removes Phosphates
- Glycolysis

Question 2

Phosphotase

Answer 2

Adds phosphates
- glycolysis

Question 3

Decarboxylase

Answer 3

Removes Carboxyl groups to make CO2
- prep-step before Krebs cycle

Question 4

Oxidase

Answer 4

Transports electrons from electron carriers
- ETC

Question 5

Dehydrogenase

Answer 5

Removes protons (H+) from NADH & FADH2
- ETC

Question 6

Lipase

Answer 6

Breaks down lipids into fatty acids & glycerol
- occurs when there is not enough glucose

Question 7

Protease

Answer 7

Breaks down proteins to make amino acids
- occurs when there is not enough glucose