Starch Hydrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
Why is amylase called an exoenzyme
A
It functions outside the cell
2
Q
Of what benefit is the enzyme in the cell
A
Breaks down starch so cell can take it up
3
Q
How could you determine whether exoamylase is a constitutive enzyme or inductive enzyme
A
Filter bacteria off of a agar plate and put on a starch plate
4
Q
What is the structure of starch
A
Large insoluble glucose polymer
5
Q
If you chew a saltine long enough it turns sweet, why?
A
The starch is broken Down into sugar
