General Flashcards
What are proteins made of?
Amino Acids
4 uses of proteins in living organisms (& functions)…
Catalyst - speed up reactions
Hormones - control body processes
Antibodies - destroy pathogens
Muscles - contract to cause movement
Which type of food is digested by amylase?
Starch
Where is amylase made?
Mouth, pancreas, small intestine
Where does amylase digest the starch?
Mouth, small intestine
What enzyme is made in the stomach?
Protein
What type of food is broken down in the stomach?
Protein
Name the acid made in the stomach
Hydrochloric acid
Name the food digested by lipase
Fat
What is fat broken down into?
fatty acids and glycerol
Where is lipase made?
Pancreas and small intestine
What is the chemical found in chromosomes?
DNA
What shape is DNA?
Double Helix structure
What’s the function of a gene?
Codes for a particular combination of amino acids which makes a specific protein
What’s an example of two people who have identical DNA?
Identical twins