1.12 - Enzymes as Biological Catalysts Flashcards
What do carbohydrases convert carbohydrates into?
Carbohydrases convert carbohydrates into simple sugars.
Example: amylase breaks down starch into maltose.
Where is amylase produced?
Amylase is produced in the salivary glands, pancreas, and small intestine.
What do proteases convert proteins into?
Proteases convert proteins into amino acids.
Example: pepsin, which is produced in the stomach.
Where is pepsin produced?
Pepsin is produced in the stomach; other forms can be found in the pancreas and small intestine.
What do lipases convert lipids into?
Lipases convert lipids (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol.
Where are lipases produced?
Lipases are produced in the pancreas and small intestine.
What happens to soluble glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and glycerol?
They pass into the bloodstream to be carried to all the cells around the body.
What are the uses of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and glycerol in the body?
They are used to build new carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, with some glucose being used in respiration.
What is required to build new carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
Building these new carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins requires different, more complex enzymes to increase the rate of reaction.
