proteins Flashcards
what did gamma globulin antibody do
part of body’s defence system
proteins have a variety of functions
structural components of tissue like muscle
hormones
antibodies
enzymes
what does haemoglobin proteins do
transport oxygen
what does insulin do
regulates blood glucose levels
what are enzymes
they are catalysts
what does starch break up in to
sugars
what does protein break up into
amino acids
what does fat break up in to
glycerol
fatty acids
what enzyme is produced in the salivary glands
amylase
what enzyme is produced in the stomach
protease
what enzyme is produced in the pancreas
amylase
protease
lipase
what enzyme is produced in the small intestine
amylase
protease
lipase
what is produced in the liver
bile and is stored in the gull bladder
what is biles two functions
neutralises the acid
emulsifies fats