enzymes controll the metabolism that is the sum of all the reactions in a cell or in the body.
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what are catalysts?
catalysts are specific reactions in living organisms due to the shape of their active site.
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what is a catalyst used for?
a catalyst is used for speeding up reactions.
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what is protease?
protease is the breakdown of proteins into amino acids that is catalysed by protease enzymes.
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where is protease produced?
protease is produced by your stomach,pancreas and small intestine but the breakdown of proteins into amino acids takes place in your stomach and small intestine.
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what is carbohydrase?
carbohydrase brake down carbohydrates into simple sugars in your mouth and small intestine.
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what is lipase?
lipse (fats and oils) you eat are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol in the small intestine.the reaction is catalysed by lipas enzymes.
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where is lipase produced?
lipase is produced in the pancreus and small intestine.
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what enviroment do enzymes work best in?
enzymes work best in an alkiline enviroment because acids can damage the enzymes causeing them to denature
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what do enzymes do?
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enzymes controll the metabolism that is the sum of all the reactions in a cell or in the body.
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