3.1.8 Enzymes in Industry Flashcards
An enzyme is a catalyst. What does this mean?
That enzymes speed up chemical reactions without being used up.
Give 3 uses for enzymes.
- Making baby food
- Extracting juice from fruit.
- Removing stains from clothes
Babies find it difficult to digest…
high-protein foods
The protein in high-protein baby food can be broken down by an enzyme called ____________
protease
What does protease break protein down into?
Amino acids
The cell walls of fruit skins contain ________
pectin
Which enzyme is added to fruit to break down pectin?
Pectinase
Why is pectinase added to fruit?
To break down pectin and make fruit easier to squeeze and release more juice.
How do enzymes help to break down stains?
They are added to washing powders.
What is a ‘biological washing powder’?
A washing powder that contains enzymes
Name some protein containing stains
Egg
Blood
Name some fat containing stains
Butter
Oil
Which enzyme breaks down fat?
Lipase
The speed at which enzymes catalyse a reaction depends on…
the temperature
Generally the higher the temperature, the _________ the reaction.
faster
