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1 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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