Enzymes (pH) Flashcards
1
Q
What does pH stand for?
A
Potential of Hydrogen
2
Q
What are the three possible pH condition?
A
Acidic, Neutral and Alkaline
3
Q
What pH does Salivary Amylase and Catalase work best in?
A
Neutral to slightly Alkaline conditions
4
Q
What pH does Pepsin and Renin work best in?
A
Acidic conditions
5
Q
What condition does Pancreatic amylase, peptidase and maltase work best in?
A
Alkaline conditions
6
Q
What is the function of the Amylase Enzyme?
A
Amylase acts on starch in the alimentary canal canal by catalyzing the break down of the starch to Maltose
7
Q
Amylase Equation
A
starch + water→ maltose
8
Q
What is the function of the Catalase Enzyme?
A
Catalyzes the break down of hydrogen
peroxide to water and oxygen.
9
Q
Catalase Equation
A
2H2O2 → 2H20 + O2
Hydrogen peroxide → water + oxygen
