Biology Enzymes and Respiration

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being used up or changed.

A biological catalyst made out of protein

The breakdown of insoluble larger molecules into smaller soluble ones so they can be absorbed into the small intestine. 

Enzyme that breaks down starch into glucose.

An enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids.

An enzyme that breaks down lipids(fats) into fatty acids and glycerol.

An enzyme that converts glucose into the much sweeter fructose. 

Breaking up large fat molecules into smaller fat droplets, in order to increase the surface area over which the lipase enzymes can work and therefore speed up the digestion of lipids. 

Complete breakdown of glucose to oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water and to release energy.

Incomplete breakdown of glucose and oxygen to make lactic acid and release a small amount of oxygen. 

The amount of oxygen needed to oxidise and break down lactic acid (built up after vigorous exercise) into carbon dioxide and water.