Enzymes
Across
- 2. The enzyme that breaks down starch into maltose
- 4. A measure of acidity or alkalinity affecting enzyme activity
- 8. The enzyme that breaks down lactose in dairy products
- 9. The sugar in milk that requires lactase to be digested
- 10. The specific molecule that an enzyme acts upon
- 13. The result of an enzyme catalysed reaction
- 14. A protease enzyme that works in the stomach
- 15. A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed
- 16. The chemical formula for the acid in the stomach that activates pepsin
Down
- 1. The organ that produces digestive enzymes for the small intestine
- 3. A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions
- 4. The enzyme that breaks down proteins into amino acids
- 5. When an enzyme loses its shape and stops working due to heat or pH changes
- 6. A component of fats that results from lipase action
- 7. A substance produced by the liver that helps emulsify fats for digestion
- 10. The organ where pepsin breaks down proteins
- 11. Intestine The main site of chemical digestion and nutrient absorption
- 12. The enzyme that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol