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BIOCHEMISTRY
ENZYMES AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Biology
10th Grade
05/29/2012

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Term
List four characteristics of enzymes
Definition
-Speed up reaction rate
-Shape specific
-End in ase
-Proteins
Term
What is an Organic Catalyst?
Definition
Organic (protein)
Catalyst (speeds up reactions)
Term
What is Digestion (Hydrolysis)
Definition
Big Molecules-->small molecules
Term
What is Synthesis?
Definition
Small molecule-->large molecule
Term
What is Starch digested into?
Definition
Glucose
Term
What is protein digested into?
Definition
Amino acids
Term
What are lipids digested into?
Definition
Glycerol and Fatty acids
Term
What enzyme works on proteins?
Definition
Protease
Term
What enzyme works on Starch/Carbs?
Definition
amylase
Term
What enzyme works on lipids?
Definition
Lipase
Term
Where is starch digested?
Definition
Mouth and small intestine
Term
Where are proteins digested?
Definition
Stomach and small intestine
Term
Where are lipids digested?
Definition
Small Intestine
Term
Which organ produces bile?
Definition
Liver
Term
Which organ stores bile?
Definition
Gall bladder
Term
What is emulsification?
Definition
Breaking down of fat into fat droplets with the help of bile
Term
Where are nutrients absorbed into the blood?
Definition
Small Intestine through the villi.
Term
What is peristalsis?
Definition
Muscle contraction that move food through digestive system
Term
What is the role of the Large intestine?
Definition
Reabsorbs water
Term
What is constipation?
Definition
Too much water reabsorbed by large intestine. Feces becomes hard.
Term
What is diarrhea?
Definition
Too little water absorbed by the large intestine. Feces is watery. Individual can become dehydrated.
Term
What is the role of the pancreas during digestion?
Definition
Produces digestive juices(enzymes)
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