Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
An enzyme is a protein that breaks large molecules into smaller ones
A biological catalyst
2
Q
What does amylase and carbohydrase do?
A
Breaks down starch into sugar
3
Q
What does lipase do?
A
Breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
4
Q
What does protease do?
A
Breaks down protein into amino acids
5
Q
What enzyme is found in saliva?
A
Amylase
