Types of Enzymes

Q: What does catalase do?

A: Breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

Q: What does amylase do?

A: Breaks down starch into glucose (or maltose).

Q: What does lipase do?

A: Breaks down lipids (fats) into glycerol and fatty acids.

Q: What does protease do?

A: Breaks down proteins into amino acids.