Enzymes Flashcards
Enzyme that breaks down fats
Lipase
Enzyme that breaks down proteins
Protease
Enzyme that breaks down starch
Amylase
Where is amylase produced
Salivary Glands, Pancreas, Small intestine
Where is protease produced
Stomach, Pancreas, Small Intestine
Where is lipase produced
Pancreas
Fats/Lipids are broken down by lipase into what
Fatty acids + glycerol
Starch is broken down by amylase into what
Glucose
Proteins are broken down by protease into what
Amino acids
Where is bile stored
Gallbladder
Purpose of bile
Emulsifies fats
Food test for a sugar
Add Benedict’s solution and put in a water bath
Food test for starch
Iodine solution
Food test for proteins
Biurettes solution
Food test for fats
Ethanol
Colour change if sugar present
Blue to (green, yellow, orange brick red)
Colour change if protein present
Blue to purple
Colour change if fats present
Clear to milky white
Colour change if starch present
Orange to blue-black