Enzymes

Question 1

Enzymes

Answer 1

Biological catalysts that speed up the rate of reactions in living things.They are specific.They can only catalyse (break down) one substate molecule.This is because, they have a specific shape called the active site.

Question 2

Proteases

Answer 2

Catalyse the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine.

Question 3

Lipases

Answer 3

Catalyse the breakdown of fats and oils into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine.

Question 4

Amylase

Answer 4

Catalyses the breakdown of starch into maltose in the mouth and small intestine.

Question 5

Maltase

Answer 5

Catalyses the breakdown of maltose into glucose in the small intestine