Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up reactions
2
Q
Explain why particular enzymes catalyse only very specific reactions
A
Because the active site is complimentary
3
Q
What is the “lock and key” theory?
A
It’s when the enzyme and the substrate bind together into the active site to produce a product
4
Q
What is starch broken down into?
A
-glucose
5
Q
What is protein broken down into?
A
-amino acids
6
Q
What are fats broken down into?
A
-fatty acids + glycerol
7
Q
What does the word “denatured” mean?
A
It means that their structure is changed and that they can no longer bind
8
Q
Where in the body is Pepsin found?
A
-In the stomach
