molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
and nitrogen that are the building blocks of proteins
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amylase
enzyme the speeds up the digestion of starch into sugars
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bile
neutralises stomach acid to give a high pH for the enzymes from the pancreas and small intestine to work well. it is not an enzyme
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carbohydrates
molecules that contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. they provide the energy for the metabolism and are found in foods such as rice, potatoes, and bread
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catalyst
a substance that speeds up the rate of another reaction but is not used up or changed itself
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denatured
the breakdown of the molecular structure of a protein so it no longer functions
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differentiate
the process where cells become specialised for a particular function
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digestive system
organ system where food is digested and absorbed
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enzymes
biological catalyst, usually proteins
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amino acids
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molecules made up of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
and nitrogen that are the building blocks of proteins
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