Organisation and Digestive System Flashcards
1
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Enzyme
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Biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions
2
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Digestive enzyme
A
Enzyme that works in the digestive system, breaking down large food molecules into simpler molecules for absorption
3
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Active site
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Part of an enzyme where the reaction takes place, very specific in shape
4
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Denature
A
Change the shape of active site of enzyme, wrong pH or too high temp
5
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Substrate
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Molecule that fits into an enzymes active site and reacts
6
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Carbohydrate
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Simple sugards like glucose, complex sugars like starch
7
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Lipid
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Fatty acids made up of glycerol
8
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Protein
A
Type of molecule made from amino acids
