Core Concepts
Specialized proteins acting as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.
Enzyme
Acidity or basicity alters this factor in an enzyme structure.
pH level
Fruit oxidation causes _____ in cut fruits
Enzymatic Browning
Causes digestive discomfort when consuming unfermented dairy.
Lactose intolerance
Remy the rat says "anyone can ___"
Cook!
Enzymes are called _____ because of their ability to lower activation energy/speed up a chemical reaction.
Catalysts
This factor affects molecular motion and risk of denaturation.
Temperature
Name 3 other fruits that have enzymatic browning.
Bananas, avocados, strawberries, peaches, etc.
Many will get this organ removed due to intolerance of lipids. (hint- produces bile)
Gall bladder
Last week, we learned about-
Commercial sustainability
The specific target molecule upon which an enzyme acts is called-
Substrate
This type of energy energy dictates reaction rates and enzyme stability:
Thermal
Enzymatic browning can be stopped in two ways, which is-
Lowering pH levels and limiting oxygen exposure
Incomplete breakdown of gliadin (gluten molecule) triggers immune responses.
Celiac Disease / Gluten Sensitivity.
An ____ a day keeps the doctor away.
APPLE
The unique region where substrate binding occurs based on molecular shape.
Active Site
This type of energy causes heat to increase molecular movement and reaction frequency. (Uses friction to produce heat) (Think of movement)
Kinetic
Chymosin (enzyme) coagulates milk proteins during this type of chemical reaction. (hint- making a dairy product)
Cheese-making
Name 3 foods that someone with celiac disease should avoid.
Wheat, barley, rye, etc
Lemons- acidic or alkaline?
Acidic
The name for the geometric model of an enzyme, substrate and an active site is-
Lock & Key Model
This factor dictates overall reaction capacity.
Substrate availability
Papain and bromelain break down muscle fiber during this type of reaction (hint- softening the fibers in a certain type of food)
Meat tenderization
Name 3 alternatives that someone who is lactose intolerant can consume in replacement of milk.
Almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc
Average pH of an energy drink?
3