Enzymes

• What are the properties of enzymes?

  The shape of the active site is complemetary to the shape of the substrate or substrates

  Bonds form between parts of the substrate and the active site, either hydrogen or ionic bonds

  Rate of chemical reactions increase as temperature increases; above the optimum temperature, enzymes will denature (the bonds that hold the tertiary structure of the active site weaken)
• What is the role of protease?

  Convert proteins into smaller polypeptides

  Some convert polypeptides into dipeptides and/or amino acids

  Example protease: trypsin
• What is the role of carbohydrase?

  Convert polysaccharides into disaccharides

  Others convert disaccharides into monosaccharides

  Example carbohydrase: amylase
• What is the role of lipase?

  Convert triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids