Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What do enzymes do?
A
Break down large molecules of our food into smaller ones that can diffuse through the cells of the gut
2
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
A biological catalyst
3
Q
Is an enzyme a protein, a simple sugar or a fat?
A
Protein
4
Q
What joins with an enzyme to cause a reaction?
A
A substrate
5
Q
What is released after the reaction between an enzyme and a substrate?
A
Products
6
Q
What is the area in the enzyme where the reaction takes place called
A
The active site
7
Q
What is amylase for?
A
Carbohydrates
8
Q
What is lipase for?
A
Lipids (fats)
9
Q
What is the optimum temperature that enzymes work at?
A
37oC
10
Q
What temperature would enzymes denature at?
A
45oC
11
Q
How can pH effect enzymes?
A
Some enzymes work better in higher pH’s and vice versa
