Enzymes and nutrition 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnzymes and nutritionGCSEEdexcel Created by: mallaidh bCreated on: 26-09-18 18:47 What is an enzyme? A biological catalyst which brings about a biochemical reaction. 1 of 9 What is it made of? Proteins 2 of 9 Where are they found? Throughout the body 3 of 9 The things enzymes work on are called? Substrates 4 of 9 4 types of enzyme Amylase, catalase, starch synthase and DNA polymerase. 5 of 9 Why is an enzymes 3D shape important? Within the shape is a small pocket called the active site 6 of 9 What happens when the temperature of an enzyme gets too hot? It's molecular shape changes and it denaturalises 7 of 9 What is optimum temperature? The temp at which an enzyme works best 8 of 9 What do digestive enzymes do in humans? They break down large for molecules into smaller ones so they can be absorbed by the small intestine 9 of 9
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