Enzymes and Metabolism
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What is the primary function of enzymes in the human body?

  • To regulate body temperature
  • To build and break down substances (correct)
  • To convert nutrients into energy
  • To communicate with each other
  • How have humans utilized enzymes for thousands of years?

  • To manufacture medicine
  • To develop biotechnology
  • To prepare and preserve foods (correct)
  • To create cosmetics
  • What is the name of the enzyme responsible for coagulating milk in a calf's stomach?

  • Lactase
  • Protease
  • Amylase
  • Rennin (correct)
  • What is the primary result of the action of rennin on milk?

    <p>Milk separates into curds and whey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different enzymes have been identified in the human body?

    <p>Over 3,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of certain enzymes in the human body during injury or illness?

    <p>They aid in recovery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What innovation in transportation allowed for the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables?

    <p>Refrigerated rail car</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of enzymes in living organisms?

    <p>To speed up chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process uses the principles of heat transfer in reverse to preserve food?

    <p>Freeze-drying</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of freeze-dried foods for hikers and campers?

    <p>They are lighter to carry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature does water convert from a liquid to steam at atmospheric pressure?

    <p>212 °F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?

    <p>To make food usable by the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason why drying food prevents spoilage?

    <p>It removes the moisture necessary for bacterial growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does salt help in preserving food?

    <p>It pulls moisture from the bacteria through osmosis, killing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the motivation behind the development of canning as a food preservation method?

    <p>To provide food for soldiers during wartime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are dried and salted foods still popular today?

    <p>Because people enjoy the taste and texture of these foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the role of osmosis in preserving food with salt?

    <p>It pulls moisture from the bacteria, killing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the experimentation with food preservation in ancient times?

    <p>People learned to preserve foods through drying, salting, and pickling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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