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Flashcards about Enzymes and Digestion
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Enzyme
A protein and biological catalyst.
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Where enzymes function
In the mouth, stomach, and small intestine.
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Enzyme process
Breaking down large pieces of food into smaller molecules to be absorbed into the bloodstream.
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Process of breaking down food
Chemical digestion.
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Lock and key hypothesis
The shape of the active site matches the shape of its substrate molecules.
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Specificity of Enzymes
Enzymes are highly specific; each type of enzyme can usually catalyze only one type of reaction.
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