Enzymes Flashcards
What are enzymes?
Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body.
Where are amylase enzymes produced?
Amylase enzymes are produced in the salivary glands and the pancreas.
What type of food molecules does amylase break down?
Amylase breaks down starch into sugars.
True or False: Lipase enzymes are produced in the stomach.
False: Lipase enzymes are primarily produced in the pancreas.
What do lipase enzymes break down?
Lipase enzymes break down fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
Where is protease produced?
Protease is produced in the stomach and pancreas.
What do protease enzymes break down?
Protease enzymes break down proteins into amino acids.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the enzyme that breaks down lactose.
Lactase
Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?
Pepsin
What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
Enzymes help to break down complex food molecules into simpler forms that can be absorbed by the body.
True or False: Enzymes can be reused after they catalyze a reaction.
True
What is the optimum temperature for most human enzymes?
The optimum temperature for most human enzymes is around 37 degrees Celsius.
What do enzymes require to function properly?
Enzymes require specific pH levels and temperatures to function properly.
Where is bile produced and what is its role in digestion?
Bile is produced in the liver and helps emulsify fats for easier digestion by lipase.
What is the function of salivary amylase?
Salivary amylase begins the digestion of starches in the mouth.
Fill in the blank: __________ enzymes are responsible for breaking down carbohydrates.
Carbohydrase
What is the main product of carbohydrate digestion?
The main product of carbohydrate digestion is glucose.
Which enzyme breaks down fats in the small intestine?
Pancreatic lipase
True or False: Enzymes are proteins.
True
What do digestive enzymes work on?
Digestive enzymes work on food molecules to break them down into smaller, absorbable units.
Where are enzymes released into the digestive system?
Enzymes are released into the digestive system primarily in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.
Which enzyme is involved in protein digestion in the small intestine?
Trypsin
What happens to enzymes at high temperatures?
Enzymes can denature and lose their functionality at high temperatures.
What is the process of breaking down food molecules called?
Digestion
Fill in the blank: __________ is an enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose.
Amylase
Where is lactase produced?
Lactase is produced in the small intestine.
