Enzymes Flashcards

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is when substances react to make a new substance.

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What is amylase? And what does it do?

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Amylase is a protein that breaks down starch.

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What does lipase enzymes do?

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Breaks down fat.

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