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What is the energy that is released during respiration used for? (4)
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To build up larger molecules using smaller ones
To enable muscles to contract To maintain a steady body temperature (plants) to build up sugars, nitrates and other nutrients into amino acids which are then built up into proteins |
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Enzymes inside living cells ________ the reactions that build up amino acids and proteins
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catalyse
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Where are digestive enzymes produced?
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By specialised cells in glands and in the lining of the gut
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Where is amylase produced?
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In the salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine
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What does amylase break down?
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Starch into sugars
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Where is protease produced?
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In the stomach, the pancreas and small intestine
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What does protease break down?
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Proteins into amino acids
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Where is lipase produced?
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In the pancreas and small intestine
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What does lipase break down?
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Lipids into fatty acids and glycerol
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What does bile do?
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Neutralises acid that was added to food in the stomach, this makes the conditions alkaline (enzymes work best)
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