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Enzymes and Digestion - Coggle Diagram
Enzymes and Digestion
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Enzymes
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In order for an enzyme to a catalyst a reaction, the active site of the enzyme must be complementary to the substrate
Active site - special region part of the enzyme with a unique shape - complementary to the substrate
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Digestive system
stomach
contracts muscular walls pushing food around, produces pepsin which breaks down protein, produces hydrochloric acid which kills bacteria in the stomach
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mouth
physically breaks down food by chewing, saliva (salivary gland) which is salivary amylase, breaks down carbohydrates.
gall balder
releases bile, neutralizes acids from the stomach emulsifying fats
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Diet
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lipids - provide energy, longer time stored energy, keep us warm, protects our organs
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carbohydrates - an energy sources, chemical reactions help us to move around
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