Digestive Enzymes

Select the correct definition of a enzyme.

• A protein which slows down reactions.

• A protein which speeds up reactions.

• A protein which blocks reactions.

• A protein which delays reactions.

__________________ converts fats to emulsified fats.

• Bile

• Pancreatic juice

• Gastric juice

• Orange juice

Letter C...

• active site

• enzymes

• substrate

• products

What organ secretes carbohydrase, protease and amylase?

• Pancreas

• Stomach

• Mouth

• Small Intestine

Where is amylase produced in the body?

• Stomach

• Pancreas

• Small intestine

• Salivary glands

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

• -ose

• -ase

• -ese

• -tic

Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?

• Coenzyme

• Substrate

• Vitamin

• Polypeptide

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?

• reusable

• catalyst

• specificity 

• fragile

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins in the stomach?

• Pepsin

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Lactase

What is the role of bile in digestion?

• Emulsifies fats

• Breaks down carbohydrates

• Neutralizes stomach acid

• Activates pepsin