Enzymes and digestion

  • enzymes are catalysts as they increase the speed of a reaction without being used or changed in the reaction
  • enzymes need the right temperature and pH to work > if they are too hot they will denature and if pH interferes then the enzyme will change shape and denature
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  • Created by: claud
  • Created on: 01-12-12 09:30
Name three digestive enzymes
Amylase, protease and lipase
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What is a digestive enzyme's role?
To break big molecules into smaller molecules
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Where is amylase found?
In the salivary glands, pancreas and small intestine
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Where is protease found?
In the stomach, pancreas and small intestine
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Where is lipase found?
In the pancreas and small intestine
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What does bile do?
It neutralises stomach acid and emulsifies fats
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Where is bile produced and where is it stored?
It is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder
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What do amylase enzymes convert starch into?
Sugars
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What do protease enzymes convert protein into?
Amino acids
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What does lipase convert lipids into?
Glycerol and fatty acids
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What is a digestive enzyme's role?

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Where is amylase found?

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Where is protease found?

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Where is lipase found?

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