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The effect of enzyme concentration on the rate of amylase and starch reaction.
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The effect of enzyme concentration on the rate of amylase and starch reaction. Introduction An enzyme is a protein that is produced by cells and act as a catalyst in specific biochemical reactions. An enzyme is a biological catalyst, which increases the rate of reaction. A catalyst can be used over and over again in a chemical reaction. Enzymes are similar but they denature easily. There are 2 main types of enzymes called breakers and builders. Breaker-enzymes speed up the reaction of a large molecule being broken down into smaller molecules. These enzymes are useful in digestion. There are 3 main enzymes in our digestive system; carbohydrates which can break down carbohydrates into glucose, protease which break down proteins into amino acids and lipase which breaks down fat into fatty acids and glycerol. Builder-enzymes speed up the rate of reaction of smaller molecules joining together to make larger ones. These enzymes build important...
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