Enzymes & Digestion (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Role of enzymes
Role of enzymes
Biological catalysts
Enzyme specificity
Enzyme specificity
Specific to a particular type of molecule
What amylase breaks down
What amylase breaks down
Starch into simple sugars (like maltose)
Where amylase is produced
Where amylase is produced
Salivary glands, pancreas, and small intestine
What proteases break down
What proteases break down
Proteins into amino acids
Where pepsin works
Where pepsin works
Stomach
What lipases break down
What lipases break down
Lipids (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol
Where lipase is produced
Where lipase is produced
Pancreas and small intestine
Why enzymes are essential for digestion
Why enzymes are essential for digestion
Without them, digestion would be too slow to meet body's needs
Optimal conditions for enzyme function
Optimal conditions for enzyme function
Specific pH levels and temperatures