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Bile: The Enzyme Helper

Part of Enzymes in Digestion · GCSE GCSE Biology revision

This key facts covers Bile: The Enzyme Helper within Enzymes in Digestion for GCSE Biology. Enzyme structure and function, digestive enzymes, factors affecting enzyme activity, lock and key model, and practical investigations It is section 6 of 19 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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Section 6 of 19

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Bile: The Enzyme Helper

Bile is not an enzyme, but it's crucial for fat digestion:

  • Produced by: Liver
  • Stored in: Gall bladder
  • Released into: Small intestine (duodenum)
  • Function 1: Emulsifies fats (breaks large fat droplets into smaller ones)
  • Function 2: Neutralizes stomach acid (creates alkaline conditions for pancreatic enzymes)
  • Why emulsification helps: Increases surface area for lipase to work on
  • pH change: From acidic (stomach pH 2) to alkaline (small intestine pH 8.5)

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Where Digestive Enzymes WorkFactors Affecting Enzyme ActivityThe Chemical Breakdown ChampionsEnzyme Structure and Function

Practice Questions for Enzymes in Digestion

What are enzymes?

  • A. Carbohydrates that provide energy for cells
  • B. Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions
  • C. Proteins that are used up during digestion
  • D. Molecules that store genetic information
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Explain the effect of increasing temperature on enzyme activity.

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What does lipase do?
Breaks down lipids (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol. Produced by pancreas, works in small intestine.
What is an enzyme?
A biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy. Enzymes are proteins with specific 3D shapes.

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