Enzymes and Digestion

Question 1

What is the purpose of digestions

Answer 1

Converts insoluble molecues into smaller soluble molecules that can be absorbed into the blood

Question 2

what is the purpose of digestion

Answer 2

to convert large insoluble molecules into small soluble molecules which can be absorbed into the blood

Question 3

2 adaptations of the small intestine and their purpose

Answer 3

Large surface area

microvilli

capillaries

movement of blood/concentraion gradient

one cell/thin wall

short pathway

active transport

Question 4

what is the enzyme that breaks down starch to glucose

Answer 4

amylase and maltase

Question 5

what does bile do in digestion

Answer 5

emulsifies fats increasing the surface area for enzymes to work.
it also neutralises stomach acid

Question 6

How does bile help with digestion

Answer 6

Emulsifies fats
increases suface area for enzymes to work
neutralises acid

Question 7

Name 2 factors that affect the rate of enzyme controlled reactions

Answer 7

Temperature
pH
Enzyme concerntration
substrate concerntration

Question 8

what is the optimum ph of pespin

Answer 8

ph2

Question 9

what is the part that the enzyme substrate binds to

Answer 9

active site

Question 10

Factors that affect the rate of enzymes reaction

Answer 10

Temprature
pH
Enzyme concentration
Substrate concentration

Question 11

Emzyme + Substrate =

Answer 11

Emzyme Substrate Complex