WHAT ARE

ENZYMES?
Enzymes are important
substances made by the cells of
plants and animals. They are
catalysts that control how quickly
chemical reactions occur. These
reactions are the processes that
keep all plants and animals
functioning. Enzymes help the
body perform such tasks as
digestion and growing new cells.
 BASICS
OF
ENZYME
S
 BASICS OF
ENZYMES
• SUBSTRATE - chemical reactants

• ACTIVE SITE - contains amino acids

that both bind the substrate and aid in its
conversion to product.

• ENZYME - it attaches to the substrate

molecule at a specific location called the
active site.
EXAMPLES OF ENZYMES
(DIGESTIVE ENZYMES)
 Amylase is an enzyme, or
special protein, that helps
you digest carbohydrates.
Most of the amylase in
your body is made by your
pancreas and salivary
glands.
3D MODEL OF PEPSIN
 When you eat foods with fat
content, the fat can't be absorbed
by the body in its original form.
Lipase has the crucial function of
breaking fats down into fatty
acids and glycerol, products that
can be carried in water-based
fluids like blood.
Lactase is an enzyme present in
the gut that is responsible for
breaking down complex lactose
sugars into simpler sugars such
as glucose and galactose which
can then be utilized for energy
and bodily functions.