Enzymes LG Flashcards
1
Q
What is an enzyme
A
It is a biological catalyst made protein
2
Q
What can denature an enzyme
A
Temperature pH enzyme concentration
3
Q
What is it called when the enzyme is at its best form
A
The optimum
4
Q
What does amylase break down starch into its final form
A
Amylase>Starch
Then the starch turns into maltose which is broken down by maltase in to glucose which can be absorbed
5
Q
What does protease break in to
A
Protease breaks protein into amino acids
6
Q
What breaks down lipids
A
Lipase breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
7
Q
Explain the lock and key theory
A
The key is the substrate and the lock is the enzyme when the key leaves it changes and split into a smaller state for example the protein would turn into the amino acid
