Summary: Protein Functions And Uses

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  • What are biological catalysts used for?

    To break down substrates
  • What affects the shape of an enzyme?

    Temperature, at 40 degrees enzymes become denatured
  • What are the substrates and products associated with protease?

    Substrates - proteins 
    Products - amino acids
  • What are the substrates and products associated with amylase?

    Substrates - starch 
    Products - glucose
  • What are the substrates and products associated with lipase

    Substrates - fats 
    Products - fatty acids
  • How does hydrochloric acid help with digestion?

    The enzymes in the stomach work best in acidic conditions
  • How does bile help with digestion?

    The enzymes in the small intestine work best in alkaline conditions
  • How are enzymes used in industry?

    Protease in baby food to pre-digest proteins. Carbohydrases to convert starch into sugar syrup. Isomerase to convert glucose into fructose
  • What are the advantages of using enzymes in industry?

    Save money as lower temperatures and pressures are needed
  • What are the disadvantages of using enzymes in industry?

    Reactions must be carefully controlled, can be costly
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