Enzymes Flashcards
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High temp….
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Denatures enzyme by changing the shape of the active site
1
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What are enzymes
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Biological catalysts
2
Q
Enzymes in the home
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Bio Detergents (protease & lipases)(low temps)
3
Q
Industry
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Proteases pre-digest protein in some baby food.
Carbohydrases convert starch into sugar syrup.
Isomerase converts glucose syrup into fructose syrup= much sweeter so can be used in smaller quantities so less calories.
4
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Digestion is …
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The breakdown of large insoluble molecules into smaller soluble molecules
