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There are so many enzymes working throughout the body it is hard to list them all. But here's the IMPORTANT THREE.
Amylase: Converts starch (like potatoes) into sugars.
Present in the salivary glands (the mouth), the pancreas and the small intestine
Protease: Converts Proteins into Amino Acids
Present in the stomach (it's also known as Pepsin there) and also the pancreas and small intestine.
Lipase: Converts fats into Glycerol and Fatty Acids
Present in The pancreas as small intestine.
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What is the scientific name of enzymes?
Enzymes belong to a class of proteins called "biocatalysts" and do not have a single scientific name. They are named based on the substrate they act upon and end with the suffix "-ase." For example, the enzyme that breaks down proteins is called protease.
What is lipid enzymes?
enzymes
Are proteins a enzymes?
Proteins are not enzymes. Enzymes are protein,tertiary proteins
What do enzymes do in saliva?
The only enzymes I am aware of in saliva are Amylase enzymes. These enzymes break down Carbohydrates. Hope this helps!
What are the catalyst found in living cells called?
Catalysts that are active working in the body are called enzymes.
Denatured enzymes are the same as?
Denatured enzymes are the same as enzymes that can no longer function.
Complex organic molecules that work with enzymes to facilitate the enzymes?
co-enzymes
What is a serum enzymes?
Serum enzymes are any type of enzymes that are found in the blood.
What are ''thermolabile enzymes''?
The enzymes which degrade or decomposed when heated are called thermolabile enzymes
Who has enzymes?
Every organism has enzymes
Is enzymes an organ?
No, enzymes are proteins.
Are enzymes a mineral?
No. Enzymes are proteins.
