Enymes Flashcards
What does amylase break down?
It breaks down starch
What does amylase break down starch into?
Maltose
Where is amylase made?
The salivary glands
The pancreas
The small intestine
What does protease break down?
Proteins
What does protease break proteins into?
Amino acids
Where is protease made?
The stomach
The pancreas
The small intestine
What does lipase break down?
Lipids
What does lipase break lipids into?
Glycerol and fatty acids
Where is lipase made?
The pancreas
The small intestine
What test do you do to test for starch?
Use iodine solution.
If the sample contains starch the solution will go black
What test do you do to test for proteins?
Use the biuret test. Add Biuret A and B
If there is proteins in the sample the solution will turn pinky purple
How do you test for lipids?
Use the susan III test.
If the sample contains lipids the mixture will separate and a red layer will form at the top
What test would use use to test for sugars?
Use the Benedict’s test. Heat it
If the mix contains sugar it will turn green , yellow, or brick red
