enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
list 4 enzymes:
A
carbohydrase, lipase, protease, amylase
2
Q
what do carbohydrase enzymes do?
A
they break down carbohydrates into sugars
3
Q
what do lipase enzymes do?
A
they break down fats into fatty acids
4
Q
what do protease enzymes do?
A
they break down protein into amino acids
5
Q
what do amylase enzymes do?
A
they digest starch and help you digest food
6
Q
where is bile produced and stored?
A
bile is produced in the liver and stored in the gallbladder
7
Q
what are enzymes?
A
a substance produced from a living organism that acts as a catalyst
8
Q
explain the lock and key theory
A
the substrate and enzyme active site have complimentary shapes
