Vital for the enzyme's function. High temperatures change the shape.
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Digestive enzymes 1
Produced by specialised cells in glands and in the lining of the gut.
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Digestive enzymes 2
The enzymes then pass out of the cells into the gut, where they come into contact with food molecules.
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Digestive enzymes 3
The catalyse the breakdown of large molecules into smaller molecules.
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Enzymes in the home
Biological detergents may contain protein-digesting and fat-digesting enzymes (proteases and lipases). Biological detergents are more effective at low temperatures than other types of detergents.
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Enzymes in industry 1
Proteases are used to 'pre-digest' the protein in some baby foods.
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Enzymes in industry 2
Carbohydrases are used to convert starch into sugar syrup.
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Enzymes in industry 3
Isomerase is used to convert glucose syrup into fructose syrup, which is much sweeter than glucose and therefore can be used in smaller quantities in slimming foods.
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