enzymes and digestion Flashcards
1
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enzymes
A
proteins that function as biological catalyst speeding up the rate of reactions
2
Q
—- and enzyme fit tightly together at the active site
A
substrate
3
Q
carbohydrase
A
glucose
4
Q
amylase
A
glucose
5
Q
protease
A
amino acid
6
Q
lipase
A
glycerol and fatty acids
7
Q
what are two commercial enzymes
A
washing powders - breaking down difficult to remove stains
baby food - proteases break down protein in baby food to aid infant digestion
