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enzymes, proteins and pacman.

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  • Created on: 02-10-12 15:24
Proteins are made from long chains of smaller molecules called...
amino acids
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What type of substance does lipases break down?
Fats
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Protease is produced by...
the stomach, small intestine and the pancreas.
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Amylase catalyses the breakdown of starch into...
sugars.
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Proteases are used in some baby foods to:
predigest the proteins in some baby foods.
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One job of bile is to...
Bile neutralises the hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach.
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What are enzymes?
Enzymes are Proteins
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What is the optimum temperature for an enzyme?
(not always 37)The temperature at which an enzyme's activity is greatest is its optimum temperature.
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What happens to enzymes at very high temperatures?
Enzymes are denatured (not 'killed') at very high temperatures
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Stomach enzymes work best around pH level:
1-4 Stomach enzymes work best in acidic conditions.
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