Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Enzyme
A
A biological catalyst, which is a protein that speeds up chemical reactions
2
Q
What is the villi
A
A 1 cell thick network of capillaries that is located in the small intestine. It’s job is to absorb molecules from small intestine
3
Q
What does starch turn into once’s digested and how
A
Amylase turns starch into glucose
4
Q
What does proteins turn into once’s digested and how
A
Protease turns proteins into amino acids
5
Q
What does fats turn into once’s digested and how
A
Lipase turns fats into fatty acids
