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COMMON ENZYME DISORDER: Lactose intolerance
is a condition caused by a lack of an enzyme called lactase, which, in
turn, causes the body to be unable to digest lactose, a sugar found in
milk products.
| I. Enzymes control many vital functions including: |
- Breaking down food for energy
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- Increasing the reaction rate of biochemical
processes. (called catalysts)
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II. Different enzymes operate under: |
- Certain temperature ranges
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- Certain enzyme specificity
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- ENZYMES STOP WORKING WHEN CONDITIONS ARE NOT RIGHT
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| III. What are some examples of enzymes? |
- Saliva contains enzymes to start the chemical digestion process.
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- Liver releases bile to break down lipids.
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- Pancreas releases pancreatic juices
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Think of it this way: Enzymes are the "labor force" that builds
your body just like construction workers are the labor force that builds
your house. |
