Unit 2 - Enzymes and Digestion Flashcards
Where do chemical reactions take place in a cell?
The Cytoplasm
What do enzymes do?
Speed up (catalyse) the rate of chemical reactions
What does the gall bladder do?
Stores bile
What does the liver do?
Breaks down blood in order to make it non-toxic for the rest of your body
What does the small intestine do?
Absorbs nutrients and water from food passing through it
What does the large intestine do?
Absorbs water and salts from the material passing through
What does the pancreas do?
Produces enzymes which are used to break down sugars, fats and starches
What is the active site?
The section of the enzyme where the substrate binds
What is the substrate?
A substance that enzymes break down to form products
What is an enzyme?
A biological catalyst
Where is amylase found?
Salivary Glands
Pancreas
Small Intestine
What does amylase break down and what is it broken down into?
Breaks Down —> Starch
Into —> Glucose
Where is lipase found?
Pancreas
Small Intestine
What does lipase break down and what is it broken down into?
Breaks Down —> Fats
Into —> Glycerol and Fatty Acids
Where is pepsin found?
Stomach
Pancreas
Small Intestine
