How do the enzymes affect digestion?

Answer 1

Enzymes break down specific molecules e.g. amalyse enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide, the substrate is on the molecule and then the enzyme comes along, the substrate goes in the active site, then it breaks the molecule down

Answer 2

The job of various enzymes is to speed up reactions. Each one is specific for one type of substrate. For example sucrase helps to break down sucrose, a sugar found in cane sugar. Cane sugar is what we also find at home to put in tea or coffee. Most enzymes end in-ase and the first part of their name is the substrate. Sucrase and sucrose. Lipase and lipids (fats). Maltase and maltose (a sugar).

Answer 3

it cuts down food it tiny pieces so it is easier to digest through the body

Answer 4

Enzymes in saliva and stomach acid break down food

Answer 5

with your spit