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What is the primary function of enzymes in the human body?
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?
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?
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?
What is the primary result of the action of rennin on milk?
How many different enzymes have been identified in the human body?
How many different enzymes have been identified in the human body?
What is the role of certain enzymes in the human body during injury or illness?
What is the role of certain enzymes in the human body during injury or illness?
What innovation in transportation allowed for the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables?
What innovation in transportation allowed for the year-round availability of fresh fruits and vegetables?
What is the primary purpose of enzymes in living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of enzymes in living organisms?
What process uses the principles of heat transfer in reverse to preserve food?
What process uses the principles of heat transfer in reverse to preserve food?
What is the benefit of freeze-dried foods for hikers and campers?
What is the benefit of freeze-dried foods for hikers and campers?
At what temperature does water convert from a liquid to steam at atmospheric pressure?
At what temperature does water convert from a liquid to steam at atmospheric pressure?
What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?
What is the role of enzymes in the digestive system?
What is the primary reason why drying food prevents spoilage?
What is the primary reason why drying food prevents spoilage?
How does salt help in preserving food?
How does salt help in preserving food?
What was the motivation behind the development of canning as a food preservation method?
What was the motivation behind the development of canning as a food preservation method?
Why are dried and salted foods still popular today?
Why are dried and salted foods still popular today?
What was the role of osmosis in preserving food with salt?
What was the role of osmosis in preserving food with salt?
What was the outcome of the experimentation with food preservation in ancient times?
What was the outcome of the experimentation with food preservation in ancient times?
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