Proteins- their functions and uses

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  • Created on: 03-04-13 14:59
A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being changed itself
Catalyst
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A protein that speeds up a reaction (a biological catalyst)
Enzyme
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An enzyme used to break down proteins into amino acids
Protease
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An enzyme that breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol
Lipase
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An enzyme that breaks down starch
Amylase
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The smaller soluble sub-units that join to form proteins
Amino acids
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A greenish-yellow fluid produced by the liver
Bile
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Where the special shape of an enzyme is changes (by excessive temperature or pH) so it no longer functions
Denatured
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