Enzymes

Question 1

Effects of temperature

Answer 1

Increasing temperature increases diffusion up to a certain point, beyond optimum temperature further increases will denature the enzymes.

Question 2

Effects of pH

Answer 2

If there is a too high or low pH it starts to interfere with the bonds that hold the enzyme in shape. Making it not able to interact with the enzymes.

Question 3

Carbohydrate digestion

Answer 3

Amylase breaks down carbohydrates in mouth and small intestine into sugars

Question 4

Protein digestion

Answer 4

Protease breaks down proteins in the stomach pancreas and small intestine into amino acids.

Question 5

Fat digestion

Answer 5

Fats are broken down by lipase in the small intestine into fatty acids and glycerol