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What is the function of α-amylase? |
An enzyme found in the saliva which breaks down starches into simple sugars |
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What is the function of pepsin? |
An enzyme found in the stomach which breaks down proteins into peptides |
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What do α-amylase and pepsin have in common? |
They both function at around 37˚C, or the internal temperature of the body |
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What happens to enzymes when the pH of their environment changes significantly? |
Their function is diminished |
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What happens to enzymes when the temperature of their environment changes significantly? |
Their function is diminished via a disruption of their conformation |
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What would happen to the activity of DNA polymerase in an acidic environment? |
Aspartate residues on DNA will become protonated and unable to bind with the Mg2+ cofactor, inhibiting the activity of DNA polymerase |
