Enzymes Flashcards
What they do, examples, comparison, relationships
1
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Enzyme function
A
Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, meaning they speed up chemical reactions within living organisms.
2
Q
Examples (Four)
A
Lipase
Trypsin and Pepsin
Ptyalin
3
Q
Compare digestive enzymes between carnivores and herbivores
A
Herbivores have enzymes that break down cellulose, and carnivores have enzymes that break down protein.
4
Q
Relationship between an enzyme, active site, product, and substrate
A
Substrate goes into the enzyme’s active site, and the enzyme breaks it down into two products.
5
Q
Trypsin and Pepsin
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Breaks down protein, located in the stomach
6
Q
Lipase
A
Located in the small intestine, breaks down fats
7
Q
Pytalin
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Located in saliva, breaks down carbohydrates
