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23 Cards in this Set
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What is a catalyst |
Speeds up chemical reaction but not used up |
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What are enzymes made of |
Large protein molecules |
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What does an enzyme react with |
The substrate (reactant) |
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How do enzymes work |
With lock and key theory |
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What is the area called that binds with the substrate |
Active site |
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What happens if the temperature becomes too high |
It denatures |
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What temperature do enzymes work best in a human body |
37°c |
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What temperature do enzymes start to denature in the body |
41°c |
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What is the enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates called |
Amylase |
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Where is amylase produced |
Salivary glands |
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What is the enzyme that breaks down protein |
Protease |
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What does protein get broken down into |
Amino acids |
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Where are proteases produced |
Stomach, pancreas & small intestine |
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Where does the breakdown of starch start |
In the mouth |
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Where does protein break down |
In the stomach+ small intestine |
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What are lipids |
Fats and oils |
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What are lipids broke down into |
Fatty acids + glycerol |
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What enzyme breaks down lipids |
Lipase |
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Where is lipase produced |
Pancreas + small intestine |
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Why are large molecules broken down |
So that they can be absorbed across the wall of the small intestine and into the blood |
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What does bile to to fats in our food |
It breaks it up so it has a larger surface area for lipase to work on |
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Where is bile produced |
In the liver |
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Where is bile stored |
In the gall bladder |
