enzymes revision Flashcards
where is protease made?
in the stomach, pancreas and the small intestine
where is amylase made?
in the salivary glands and the pancreas
where is lipase made?
pancreas and the small intestine
what does lipase break down?
Lipids (fats)
what does protease break down?
proteins
what does amylase break down?
starch
what does lipase turn fats into?
Glycerol and fatty acids
what does amylase turn starch into?
simple sugars
what does protease turn proteins into?
amino acids
what solution do you put with starch?
iodine solution
What solution do you put with simple sugars?
Benedict’s reagent
what solution do you put proteins into?
Biuret solution
what chemical must you add heat to to get a result?
benedict’s reagent (Simple sugars)
what colour does a positive protein test go?
Lilac/ purple
What colour does a positive simple sugars test go?
brick red
