enzymes Flashcards
what do catalysts do
they increase the rate of chemical reaction without being used up
what are biological catalysts called
enzymes
which type of molecule are enzymes are made from
proteins
what property of enzymes is vital for its function
The shape of the enzyme molecule
what do high temperatures do to enzymes
change the shape of the enzyme molecule, the enzyme is denatured
what other factor is important for enzymes to function correctly
ph
what does denatured mean
when the active site of an enzyme changes shape
What does amylase do
It catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugar in the mouth and the Small intestine
What does protease do
It catalyses the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine
What does lipase do
It catalyses the breakdown of lipids (fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine
