Enzymes Flashcards

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1
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Amylase converts ____ into ____.

A
  1. Starch

2. Maltose

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2
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Amylase is made in…

A

The salivary glands
The pancreas
The small intestine

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3
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Maltase converts ____ into ____.

A
  1. Maltose

2. Glucose.

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4
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Protease converts ____ into ____.

A
  1. Proteins

2. Amino acids

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5
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Protease is made in…

A
The stomach (where it is named pepsin)
The pancreas
The small intestine
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6
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Lipase converts ____ into ____ and ____.

A
  1. Lipids
  2. Glycerol
  3. Fatty acids
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7
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Lipase is made in…

A

The pancreas

The small intestine

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8
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Bile does which two jobs?

A

Neutralises stomach acid

Emulsifies fats

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9
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Bile is made in…

A

The liver

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10
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Enzymes are…

A

Catalysts produced by living things

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11
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Enzymes reduce the need for…

A

High temperatures

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12
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Enzymes have a unique…

A

shape

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