biology y9 enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
what is an enzym
A
a biological catalyst
2
Q
what do enzymes do
A
they break down large molicules into smaler ones
3
Q
what do carbahydraes break down
A
starch
4
Q
what does starch break into
A
glucos
5
Q
what does protiase brake down
A
protien
6
Q
what does protien break in to
A
amino acids
7
Q
what does lipase break down
A
lipids
8
Q
what do lipids break into
A
fatty acids and glysorol
9
Q
what are protiend needed for
A
groth and repair
10
Q
whats carbs need for
A
energy
11
Q
whats fiber need for
A
helps food move through the digestive systom
12
Q
whats fats need for
A
to keep warmth to the body
