food tests

Question 1

what is an enzyme?

Answer 1

an enzyme is a biological catalyst that speed up reactions and the rate of digestion in the body, however they are not used up in reactions.

Question 2

what are the five food groups?

Answer 2

proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals.

Question 3

what are the enzymes for some of the food groups?

Answer 3

carbohydrates –> carbohydrase
proteins –> protease
lipids –> lipase

Question 4

what are the tests for each food group?

Answer 4

benedict’s test –> glucose
biuret test –> proteins
ethanol test –> lipids
iodine test –> starch