Enzymes

• What is the role of enzymes?

  enzymes act as biological catalysts which speeds up the rate of biological reactions without being used up.
• Where is carbohydrase found?

  In the Salivary gland and pancreas.
• Where is protease found?

  In the stomach, pancreas and small intestines
• Where is Lipase found?

  In the pancreas and small intestine
• What are lipids used for?

  For energy and insulation from the cold
• What is Starch used for?

  used as a long term energy source
• What is sugar used for?

  Short term energy store.
• What is protein used for?

  used it Growth and repair.
• What is the test for sugar?

  Benedicks test (blue to orange)
• What is the test for Starch?

  Iodine solution (Orange to black)
• What is the test for protein?

  Biuret test (blue to purple)
• What is the test for lipids?

  Ethanol test (forms a cloudy layer)
• What is the lock and key enzymes only work on one specific substance because their active site is complimentary to that substance
• What is the active site?

  The part of the enzyme to which a specific substrate can attach or fit on to.
• What are enzymes?

  Enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts