Enzymes

Question 1

what are enzymes ?

Answer 1

Enzymes are biological catalysts – they speed up
the rate of chemical reactions going on inside
living things.

Question 2

amylase- where is it found?
function?

Answer 2

Amylase is found in Mouth, Pancreas and small intestine.
Amylase breaks down carbs complex to simple so, startch to glucose.
pancreatic jucies also have amylase

Question 3

Pepsin/Protease/Trypsin

Answer 3

protease, trypsin and pesin breaks down protein into amino acids
* pesin found in stomach
* protease - small intestine and stomach

Question 4

Lipase

Answer 4

lipase breaks fats into fatty acids and glycerol
found in pancreas and small intestine.