ENZYMES Flashcards
1
Q
Define enzyme
A
Proteins that act as biological catalysts
2
Q
Define catalyst
A
A substance that increases the rate of chemical reaction and is not changed by the reaction
3
Q
What does it mean when and enzyme denatures
A
When the active site of an enzyme changes due to pH and temperature levels
4
Q
Describe enzyme action
A
- An enzyme has an active site
- The substrate molecules collide with specific enzyme at the active site
- Enzyme-substrate complex is achieved
- NEW products are released
- Enzyme remains unchanged
5
Q
Enzyme for baking bread
A
Amylase
6
Q
Enzymes for baby food
A
Trypsin or digestive enzymes
7
Q
Enzymes for Diary
A
Lactase to break down lactose
Rennin for cheese
Bacterial enzymes for yoghurt
8
Q
What does trypsin in spice do
A
Breaks down peptide bonds makes meat softer
9
Q
Enzyme for Starch
A
Amylase
10
Q
Enzyme for maltose
A
Maltase
11
Q
Enzyme for Lipids
A
Lipase
12
Q
Enzyme for Sucrose
A
Sucrase
13
Q
Enzyme for Proteins
A
Pepsin
14
Q
Enzyme for polypeptides
A
Trypsin
15
Q
Enzyme needed for germination
A
Gibberellic acid or GA
