B3: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Enzymes Flashcards

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Lipids

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Fats + Oils.
Energy.
Made of 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol
Lipase

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Carbohydrates

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Energy
Made up of simple sugars in long/short chains
Amylase

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Proteins

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Build Cells, Tissues + Enzymes
Made from Amino Acids, joined by Peptide Links
Protease

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3 Uses of Enzymes

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> Build larger molecules
To break up insoluble molecules
To change one molecule into another

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Substrate + Active Site ->

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Products

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Substrates

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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids

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Products

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Starch
Amino Acids
Fatty Acids + Glycerol

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What factors affect enzymes?

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Temperature and pH

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How do enzymes get denatured?

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Their active sites change shape and they can no longer turn substrates into products

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