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What is an enzyme? |
A biological catalyst |
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What are all enzymes? |
All enzymes are proteins and all proteins are made of chains of amino acids |
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What's so special about the chains of amino acids? |
They are folded in unique shapes which enzymes need to do their job |
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What is the ideal temperature for enzymes to work in the human body? |
37 degrees |
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What does amylase do? |
Converts starch into sugars |
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Where is amylase made? |
1) Salivary glands 2) Pancreas 3) Small intestine |
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What does protease do? |
Converts proteins into amino acids |
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Where is protease made? |
1) Stomach 2) Pancreas 3) Small intestine |
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What does lipase do? |
Converts lipids into fatty acids and glycerol |
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Where is lipase made? |
1) Pancreas 2) Small intestine |
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What is anaerobic respiration? |
Glucose is broken down into energy and lactic acid |
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What is oxygen debt? |
It's the oxygen that didn't get to your muscles while you were anaerobically respiring |
