Enzymes

What does Starch, Proteins and Fats convert to and what enzyme is implicated in the process of each one?

Starch to glucose, catalyzed by Amylase

Proteins to Amino Acids, catalyzed by Protease

Fats to Fatty acids and glycerol, catalyzed by Lipase

Differences of Polymers from Monomers.

Polymers are bigger, is composed of monomers and is insoluble. Monomers are smaller and soluble.

What do enzymes do?

Break down large molecules to smaller molecules, replicates DNA and speeds up some body processes.

What is the effect of temperature in enzymes?

Enzymes work faster at a higher temperature, but when a point is reached, the active site starts to change shape. This could mean the enzyme wouldn’t be able to bind to the subtrate, so it’s officially denatured.

What is a catalyst?

A catalyst is a substance that increases the speed of reaction without being consumed or permanently altered.

What’s a subtrate?

A molecule that is changed in a reaction.

What’s an active site?

The part where a subtrate joins on the enzyme.