Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What does hydrolyse mean
A
this is a chemical reaction during which polymers break down into monomers- its a catabolic process
2
Q
What substrate and products come from the enzyme carbohydrase
A
Substrate-carbohydrate (starch)
Product- simple sugar, glucose
3
Q
What substrate and product come from the enzyme protease (trypsin/ pepsin)
A
Substrate- protein
Product- amino acid
4
Q
What substrate and products come from the enzyme lipase
A
Substrate-fat (lipid)
Product-glycerol and fatty acids
5
Q
What do catalysts do
A
Alter the rate of reaction without undergoing a permanent change
