Enzymes 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyEnzymes and digestionGCSEAQA Created by: laurarogersCreated on: 28-03-14 19:07 What are proteins made from? amino acids 1 of 11 What are enzymes? large proteins that are biological catalysts(they speed up reactions) 2 of 11 what is the 'active site' of an enzyme the shape that a substrate can fit 3 of 11 Why do enzymes denature? because the temperature is too high 4 of 11 what happens when an enzyme denatures? the active site changes 5 of 11 Where are digestive enzymes made? in specialized cells in glands and in the lining of the gut 6 of 11 what is amylase? a carbohdrase 7 of 11 where is amylase produced? salivary galnds, the pancreas and the small intestine 8 of 11 what do carbohydrase enzymes do? catalyse the digestion of starch into sugars in the mouth and small intestine 9 of 11 what do protease enzymes do? catalyse the breakdown of proteins into amino acids in the stomach and small intestine 10 of 11 what do lipase enzymes do? catalyses the breakdown of lipids(fats and oils) into fatty acids and glycerol 11 of 11
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