Lipids, Carbohydrates, Protein Flashcards
What breaks down Lipids?
Lipase
What breaks down Proteins?
Protease
What breaks down Carbohydrates?
Amylase
What is the product of the substrate Lipids being broken?
glycerol and + fatty acids
What is the product of the substrate Protein being broken into?
amino acids
What is the product of the substrate Carbohydrate being broken into?
simple sugars
what is an enzyme?
an enzyme is a protein that does the ability of being a biological catalyst and speeding up reactions so that living organisms can function
what is starch?
a type of sugar found in plants, it belongs to the food group, carbohydrate
What are the chemical elements present in Lipids?
carbon, hydrogen & oxygen
What are the chemical elements present in Proteins?
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen & nitrogen
What are the chemical elements present in Carbohydrates?
carbon, hydrogen & oxygen