Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What substrate does lipase break down?
A
Fat
1
Q
What is the function of an enzyme?
A
To break down substrates
example: fat
2
Q
What does lipase turn fat into?
A
Glycerol and fatty acid
3
Q
What enzyme breaks down fat?
A
Lipase
4
Q
What substrate does Protease break down?
A
Protein
5
Q
What does Protease turn Protein into?
A
Amino Acids
6
Q
What enzyme breaks down protein?
A
Protease
7
Q
What substrate does Amylase break down?
A
Starch
8
Q
What does Amylase turn starch into?
A
Sugars
9
Q
What enzyme breaks down starch?
A
Amylase
