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1
Q

Which molecule are proteins made from?

A

Amino Acids.

2
Q

What happens to the long chains formed by these molecules?

A

Folded into a specific shape.

3
Q

What do proteins act as?

A

Structural components of tissue.
Hormones.
Antibodies.
Catalysts.

4
Q

What do catalysts do?

A

Increase the rate of chemical reactions.

5
Q

What are biological catalysts called?

A

Enzymes.

6
Q

Which type of molecule are enzymes made from?

A

Proteins.

7
Q

What property of enzymes is vital for its function?

A

Shape of enzyme molecule.

8
Q

What do high temperatures do to enzymes?

A

Change the shape of the enzyme molecule.

Enzyme becomes denatured.

9
Q

What other factors are important for enzymes to function correctly?

A

pH.

10
Q

What does denatured mean?

A

When the active site of an enzyme changes shape.

11
Q

Which 2 enzymes are present in biological detergents?

A

Proteases.

Lipases.

12
Q

How does having enzymes in biological detergents help them to perform better?

A

More effective at low temperatures.

High temperatures = denature enzymes.

13
Q

How are proteases used in industry?

A

To pre-digest baby food.

14
Q

Pre-digest baby food helps babies in what way?

A

Makes it easier for them to digest food.

15
Q

How is isomerase used in industry?

A

To convert glucose syrup into fructose syrup.
Which is much sweeter.
Used in smaller quantities in slimming foods.