Healthy lifestyle: enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a catalyst?
A
A catalyst is a substance which speeds up the rate of a reaction but does not alter the products of the reaction.
2
Q
What is an enzyme?
A
An enzyme is a biological catalyst which plays a huge role in the digestive system
3
Q
Which enzyme breaks down lipids?
A
Lipase breaks down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
4
Q
Which enzyme breaks down proteins?
A
Protease breaks down proteins into proteins and amino acids
5
Q
Which enzyme breaks down starch?
A
amylase breaks starch into sugars.
