Question

directions: read the descriptions of two enzyme - catalyzed reactions below. based on the descriptions and the diagrams above, identify what the substrate(s), enzyme, and product(s) of the reaction are.
hint: think about what substrate, enzyme, and product means!
reaction: in the digestive system, starch is broken down into maltose. this reaction is catalyzed by the enzyme amylase, which is found in saliva and the pancreas. without amylase, starch would take much longer to break down in the body.
in cells, hydrogen peroxide (h₂o₂) is broken down into water and oxygen to prevent cellular damage.
the enzyme catalase accelerates this reaction, allowing hydrogen peroxide to be quickly converted to harmless products.

Explanation:

• Para la enzima catalasa:
• El sustrato es el peróxido de hidrógeno (\(H_2O_2\)).
• La enzima es la catalasa.
• Los productos son agua (\(H_2O\)) y oxígeno (\(O_2\)).
• Para la enzima amilasa:
• El sustrato es la almidón.
• La enzima es la amilasa.
• El producto es la maltosa.

Answer:

• Catalasa:
• Sustrato(s): \(H_2O_2\)
• Enzima: Catalasa
• Producto(s): \(H_2O\) y \(O_2\)
• Amilasa:
• Sustrato(s): Almidón
• Enzima: Amilasa
• Producto(s): Maltosa