nutrition, food tests and enzymes Flashcards
what is the active site
The part of an enzyme molecule which the substrate molecule fits into because they have complementary shapes.
what is the shapes that fit into each other as in an enzyme and its substrate.
active site
what is the complementary
Shapes that fit into each other as in an enzyme and its substrate.
what is the shapes that fit into each other as in an enzyme and its substrate.
complementary
what is the denatured
An irreversible change in the shape of an enzyme which means that it is no longer complementary to the substrate and cannot catalyse the reaction, (caused by high temperature or pH)
what is the an irreversible change in the shape of an enzyme which means that it is no longer complementary to the substrate and cannot catalyse the reaction, (caused by high temperature or pH)
denatured
what is the digestion
The breaking down of large complex insoluble food molecules into small simple soluble molecules by enzymes so that the molecules can be absorbed into the blood.
what is the the breaking down of large complex insoluble food molecules into small simple soluble molecules by enzymes so that the molecules can be absorbed into the blood.
digestion
what is the enzyme
A protein molecule that is a biological catalyst. Enzymes speed up the rate of reactions without being used up.
what is the a protein molecule that is a biological catalyst. Enzymes speed up the rate of reactions without being used up.
enzyme
what is the enzyme specification
The ability of an enzyme to catalyse only one type of substrate.
what is the ileum
The longest part of the small intestine where digestion occurs, and small simple molecules are absorbed into the blood.
what is the ability of an enzyme to catalyse only one type of substrate.
enzyme specification
what is the longest part of the small intestine where digestion occurs, and small simple molecules are absorbed into the blood.
ileum
what is the inhibitor
A molecule which fits into the active site of an enzyme and stops the normal substrate entering. This reduces the reaction rate of the enzyme.
what is the molecule which fits into the active site of an enzyme and stops the normal substrate entering. This reduces the reaction rate of the enzyme.
inhibitor
what is the model used to explain how an enzyme reacts with its substrate.
lock and key model
what is the lock and key model
Model used to explain how an enzyme reacts with its substrate.
what is the optimum
The valve of a factor which allows a reaction to happen at its fastest rate.
what is the valve of a factor which allows a reaction to happen at its fastest rate.
optimum
what is the substrate
A molecule that is acted upon by an enzyme.
what is the molecule that is acted upon by an enzyme.
substrate
what is the lacteal
The part of the villus that absorbs breakdown products of fat (glycerol and fatty acids) and returns them to the blood later.
what is the part of the villus that absorbs breakdown products of fat (glycerol and fatty acids) and returns them to the blood later.
lacteal
what is the absorption
The process in which small, soluble molecules are transferred from the gut to the blood system.
what is the process in which small, soluble molecules are transferred from the gut to the blood system.
absorption
why do we need food?
It is fuel, it gives us energy and heat (respiration)
It provides materials for growth
It enables us to repair and replace body tissues
It helps us to keep healthy and flight disease
Food test for Starch
Starch Test (Iodine)
Food test for Sugar
Benedict Test
Food Test for Protein
Biuret Test