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1
Q

Which molecule are proteins made from?

A

Amino acid

2
Q

What happens to the long chains formed by these molecules?

A

They’re folded up into a specific shape

3
Q

What do proteins act as?

A

Structural component of tissue, hormones, antibodies and catalysts

4
Q

What do catalysts do?

A

The increase the rate of chemical reactions

5
Q

What are biological catalysts called?

A

Enzymes

6
Q

Which type of molecule are enzymes made up from?

A

Protein

7
Q

What property of enzymes are vital for their function?

A

The shape of the enzyme molecule

8
Q

What do high temperatures do to enzymes?

A

Denature the enzyme by changing the shape of the molecule

9
Q

What other factor is 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 two enzymes are present in biological detergents?

A

Protease and lipase

12
Q

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

A

They are more effective at lower temperatures

13
Q

How are protease used in industry?

A

To pre-digest baby food

14
Q

How is isomerise used in industry?

A

To convert glucose syrup into fructose syrup which is much sweeter and therefore can be used in smaller quantities in slimming foods