Hydrolysis of Biomolecules (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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Hydrolysis
Hydrolysis
Breakdown of large molecules by reaction with water
Three main nutrients in food
Three main nutrients in food
Proteins, carbohydrates, triglycerides
Bonds broken in protein hydrolysis
Bonds broken in protein hydrolysis
Peptide bonds (amide bonds)
Bonds broken in carbohydrate hydrolysis
Bonds broken in carbohydrate hydrolysis
Glycosidic bonds (ether bonds)
Bonds broken in triglyceride hydrolysis
Bonds broken in triglyceride hydrolysis
Ester bonds
Products of triglyceride hydrolysis
Products of triglyceride hydrolysis
Glycerol and fatty acids
Energy property of condensation reactions
Energy property of condensation reactions
Endothermic (require energy input)
Energy property of hydrolysis reactions
Energy property of hydrolysis reactions
Exothermic (release energy)
Function of bile in fat digestion
Function of bile in fat digestion
Emulsifies fats into smaller droplets
Role of enzymes in hydrolysis
Role of enzymes in hydrolysis
Catalyse reactions and increase reaction rate