Enzymes Flashcards

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1
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What are enzymes?

A

They are biological catalysts that speeds up the chemical reactions of living organisms.

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2
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What are enzymes made up of?

A

Proteins

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3
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Are enzymes used up after digestion?

A

No they are not, they always remain unchanged.

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4
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What is the process for Starch?

A

Starch->Maltose-> Glucose

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5
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What is the process for Proteins?

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Proteins-> Amino Acids

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6
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What is the process for fats?

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Fats-> Fatty Acids-> Glycerol

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7
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What is the process for maltase?

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Maltose-> glucose

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8
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What is the process for Carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates-> Simple sugars

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9
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What is the enzyme responsible for starch?

A

Amylase

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10
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What is the enzyme responsible for Fats?

A

Lipase

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11
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What enzyme is responsible for Maltose

A

Maltase

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12
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Are enzymes used on different food?

A

No, different enzymes act on different type of food.

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13
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What is the substance important for respiration in human living cell?

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Glucose and Oxygen.

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14
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Will amylase work better in a colder temperature or body temperature?

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Body temperature. They closer it is to 35-37 degrees, the better it will work. More than body temperature would also cause amylase to not work well.

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What is the process for Lactose?

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Lactose-> Glucose + Galactose

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16
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Why is glucose important for the survival of living cells?

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it is broken down during respiration to release a large amount of energy[1], so that the cells can carry out important activities to ensure their survival.

17
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What are the 3 glands in the human digestive system?

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Salivary gland, pancreas and liver.

18
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What is the definition of gland?

A

an organ in the human or animal body which secretes particular chemical substances for use in the body or for discharge into the surroundings.

19
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Why protease cannot work well in distilled water?

A

Because protease works well in the presence of hydrochloric acid which provides the acidic environment for it to function well. Using distilled water is a neutral substance. Hence, protease cannot work well in this experiment.