Enzymes

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    • What is the role of enzymes in digestion?
      They help break down large molecules.
    • How does bile assist in digestion?
      By neutralizing acids and emulsifying fats.
    • What are the three main groups of nutrients to break down?
      Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
    • What enzyme breaks down carbohydrates?
      Amylase.
    • What products do carbohydrates break down into?
      Smaller sugars such as maltose.
    • Where is amylase produced?
      Salivary glands, pancreas, small intestine.
    • What enzyme breaks down proteins?
      Protease.
    • What do proteases break proteins down into?
      Amino acids.
    • Where are proteases produced?
      Stomach, pancreas, small intestine.
    • What are fats also called?
      Lipids.
    • What enzyme breaks down fats?
      Lipase.
    • What products do lipids break down into?
      Glycerol and fatty acids.
    • Where are lipases produced?
      Pancreas and small intestine.
    • How can you remember where each enzyme is made?
      • Amylase: pancreas, small intestine, salivary glands
      • Proteases: stomach, pancreas, small intestine
      • Lipases: pancreas, small intestine
    • What foods mainly contain carbohydrates?
      Pasta, potatoes, and rice.
    • What foods mainly contain proteins?
      Nuts, meats, and beans.
    • What foods mainly contain fats?
      Cheese, oils, and chocolate.
    • Why are enzymes essential for digestion?
      They break down large molecules into smaller ones.
    • What is the significance of soluble molecules in digestion?
      They can be absorbed through the intestinal lining.
    • How do the roles of amylase and protease differ in digestion?
      Amylase breaks down carbohydrates, protease breaks down proteins.
    • If you consume a meal high in fats, which enzyme will primarily aid in digestion?
      Lipase.
    • What would happen if there were no enzymes in digestion?
      Large molecules would not be broken down.
    • What is the lock and key theory?
      Every enzyme's active site is complementary to a substrate like a lock and a key
    • What is an enzyme?
      A biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of a specific chemical reaction. They are not used up during the reaction and can be used over and over.
    • What is carbohydrase?

      An enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars
    • What is amylase?

      A type of carbohydrase which breaks down starch
    • What is protease?

      An enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids
    • What is lipase?

      a protein that breaks down lipids (fats) into glycerol and fatty acids
    • What is an enzyme?
      a biological catalyst that speeds up specific reactions and is not used up