B2 : Enzymes Flashcards
What are enzymes
Protein biological catalysts that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up
What is the active site
The area where the enzyme binds to the substrate
What is the substrate
A specifically shaped molecule the enzyme binds to
What are the main enzymes in our digestive system
Carbohydrase’s, Proteases and lipases
What does Amylase/ Carbohydrase break starch down into
Glucose
What does Protease break down protein into
Amino Acids
What does lipase break down lipids into
Datty Acids and glycerol
Where is amylase/ carbohydrase made in and where does it work
It is made in the salivary glands/ pancreas and works in the mouth/ small intestine
Where is protease made in and where does it work
It is made in the small intestine, stomach and pancreas and is works in the stomach and small intestine
Where is lipase made and where does it woek in
It is made in the small intestine / pancreas and works in the small intestine
Where is Bile made from
The liver
What is added to insoluble fats to get emulsified
Bile
