Cell revision Flashcards
What stain is used to stain yogurt bacteria?
Migrosin stain
What is immobilisation?
Enzymes physically confined so they can be used repeatedly
What are yeast cells stained with?
Methylene blue
What is the word equation for a degradation reaction with catalyse?
Catalyse
Hydrogen peroxide—>oxygen+water
What is the mnemonic for degradation reaction with catalyse?
HP COW
What is the word equation for a synthesis reaction with phosphorylase?
Phosphorylase
glucose-1-phosphate—>starch
What’s the mnemonic for a synthesis reaction with phosphorylase?
G1PPS
What is the highest enzyme reaction called?
Optimum
Does biological washing powder or non-biological washing powder get rid of stains best?
Biological
What is the enzyme amylase used for?
Removes starch stains
What is the enzyme lipase used for?
Removes grease stains
What is the enzyme protuse used for?
Removes protein stains
What is the enzyme cellulose used for?
Fades denim
What is Escherichia?
A type of bacteria which can use sucrose, lactose and citrate. It has no mobility.
What does yogurt starter do to the pH?
It lowers it due to the production of lactic acid
What is fermentation?
A chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeast or other microorganisms. Usually involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.
What are some uses of alginate?
Food, animal food, fertiliser, textile printing and pharmaceuticals.
What is a synthesis reaction?
A product made from a simple substrate
What type on multicellular organism is amylase?
Bacterium
What type on multicellular organism is lipase?
Fungus
What type on multicellular organism is protuse?
Bacterium
What type on multicellular organism is cellulase?
Fungus
