Enzymes Flashcards
What enzyme is used in diet foods?
Isomerase
What are enzymes?
Biological catalysts
What is the pH of the stomach?
pH 2
What enzyme is produced in the mouth?
Amylase
What is the name of the part of the enzyme with a specific shape?
Active Site
What are enzymes made of?
Proteins
What happens to the active site when an enzyme is denatured?
It changes shape
What is protein synthesis?
Putting amino acids together
What is digestion?
Breaking down of large molecules into small soluble ones
What does amylase do?
Turn starch into sugar
What does protease do?
Turn protein into amino acids
What does lipase do?
Turn fats into fatty acids and glycerol
Where is protease produced?
Pancreas, small intestine, stomach
Where is lipase produced?
Pancreas, small intestine
Which gland is amylase produced in?
Salivary gland
