B2 4 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnzymes and digestionGCSEAQA Created by: Naomi2000Created on: 17-04-14 17:37 What does the enzyme protease do? catalyses the breakdown of protein molecules into amino acids 1 of 15 What does the amylase enzyme do? catalyses the breakdown of starch molecules into glucose 2 of 15 What does the lipase enzyme do? catalyses the breakdown of lipids (fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol 3 of 15 Where are the salivary glands found and to they do? Found in the stomach and produce amylase enzymes. 4 of 15 What does the stomach produce? produces protease enzymes and hydrochloric acid 5 of 15 What does the liver produce? produces bile 6 of 15 Where is bile stored? gall bladder. 7 of 15 What does bile do? neutralises the acid produced in the stomach and provides alkaline conditions 8 of 15 What does the pancreas produce? protease, amylase and lipase enzymes. 9 of 15 What does the small intestine produce? protease, amylase and lipase enzymes. 10 of 15 What conditions to enzymes in the stomach work best in? acidic 11 of 15 What conditions to enzymes in the small intestine work best at? alkaline 12 of 15 What are proteins made of? a long chain of amino acids called polypeptide 13 of 15 What does the enzyme carbohydrase do? catalyses the breakdown of starch into sugar syrup 14 of 15 What does the enzyme isomerase do? catalyses the breakdown of glucose syrup into fructose syrup 15 of 15
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