Proteins And Enzymes Flashcards

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What time substances do lipases breakdown?

A

Fats into fatty acids and glycerol

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The monomers in proteins are?

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Amino acids

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Protease is produced by:

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The stomach,small intestines and the pancreas

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Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into:

A

Sugars

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Proteases are used in some baby foods to:

A

Predigest the proteins

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One job of the bile is to:

A

Neutralise acid produced in the stomach

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What are enzymes?

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Proteins

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What is the optimum temperature for Enzyme?

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Temperature at which its activity is greatest

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What happens to enzymes at very high temperatures?

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They become denatured

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Stomach enzymes work best around what pH level:

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I work best around acidic conditions

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