Week 7 Decomposition Flashcards
separation of compounds into simpler substances by the action of microbial and/or autolytic enzymes
decomposition
decomposition of proteins
proteolysis
self-digestion or self-destruction of the body by enzymes (generally related to protein decomposition)
autolysis
a chemical reaction in which a substance is broken down or dissociated by water
hydrolysis
protein breakdown may be attributed to ____ processes
hydrolytic
the gradual decomposition of dead organic matter by the enzymes of aerobic bacteria
decay
the decomposition of proteins by the enzymatic activity of anaerobic bacteria
putrefaction
____ creates thiols, phenolic products, ammonia, and other products
putrefaction
the microbial decomposition of carbohydrates under anaerobic conditions
fermentation
carbohydrates will decompose into ____
simple sugars
carbs stored in muscles and the liver are broken down into ____ and ____
pyruvic acid & lactic acid
decomposition of sugars
saccharolysis
simple sugars from carb breakdown are further decomposed into ____ and ____
carbon dioxide & water
decomposition of fats
lipolysis
____ eventually break down into carbon dioxide and water and/or adipocere
lipids
