Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What are enzymes?
A
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions.
2
Q
What is a chemical reaction?
A
A chemical reaction is when substances react to make a new substance.
3
Q
What is amylase? And what does it do?
A
Amylase is a protein that breaks down starch.
4
Q
What does lipase enzymes do?
A
Breaks down fat.