B3: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Enzymes Flashcards
1
Q
Lipids
A
Fats + Oils.
Energy.
Made of 3 fatty acids + 1 glycerol
Lipase
2
Q
Carbohydrates
A
Energy
Made up of simple sugars in long/short chains
Amylase
3
Q
Proteins
A
Build Cells, Tissues + Enzymes
Made from Amino Acids, joined by Peptide Links
Protease
4
Q
3 Uses of Enzymes
A
> Build larger molecules
To break up insoluble molecules
To change one molecule into another
5
Q
Substrate + Active Site ->
A
Products
6
Q
Substrates
A
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
7
Q
Products
A
Starch
Amino Acids
Fatty Acids + Glycerol
8
Q
What factors affect enzymes?
A
Temperature and pH
9
Q
How do enzymes get denatured?
A
Their active sites change shape and they can no longer turn substrates into products
