Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What enzyme breaks down protein?
A
Protease
2
Q
What enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
A
Amylase
3
Q
What enzyme breaks down lipid?
A
Lipase
4
Q
What enzyme breaks down glucose?
A
Salivary Amylase
5
Q
Product of protein?
A
Amino Acids
6
Q
Product of carbohydrates?
A
Maltose
7
Q
Product of lipids?
A
Glycerol and Fatty Acids
8
Q
Product of glucose?
A
Simple sugars
9
Q
Where is protease stored/made?
A
Stomach, Pancreas, Small Intestine
10
Q
Where is amylase stored/made?
A
Salivary Glands, Pancreas, Small Intestine
11
Q
Where is lipase stored/made
A
Pancreas and Small Intestine
12
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Catalysts
13
Q
What is the name for the substance being broken down?
A
Substrate
14
Q
What is the name for the part of the enzyme that attaches to the substrate?
A
Active Site
15
Q
Give the definition of an enzyme?
A
A catalyst made by living things.
