Enzymes

Question 1

What is an enzyme?

Answer 1

An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of reaction without being changed or getting used up.

Question 2

Explain how enzymes work

Answer 2

Enzymes have active sites, these active sites have certain shapes which allow substrates to fit into them. Once the substrates enter the active sites, it is split apart and broken down. This is how enzymes break down food.

Question 3

Formula to calculate rate of reaction

Answer 3

Rate = 1000/time

Question 4

Name the enzyme and the product involved in breaking down Starch

Answer 4

amylase breaks down starch into maltose

Question 5

Name the enzyme and the product involved in breaking down proteins

Answer 5

Protease breaks down proteins into Amino acids

Question 6

Name the enzyme and the product involved in breaking down lipids

Answer 6

Lipase breaks down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids