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State the source, substrate, products and optimum pH of one amylase, one protease, and one lipase

Amylase (Salivary amylase) Source: salivary glands in the mouth Substrate: starch Products: maltose Optimum pH: 4.6-5.2 Protease (pepsin) Source: chief cells in the stomach Substrate: proteins, polypeptide c...
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Explain the need for enzymes in digestion

Mechanical digestion breaks down large food particles into smaller ones, increasing the surface are to volume ratio. However, polymers present in food particles require a very long time to break down at body...
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What's the most important thing to write about in your persona statement when applying to medical school?

Personal statements give you the opportunity to write about yourself, show off your achievements and basically say why you want to do medicine. There are a lot of things to mention from school accolades to i...
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How do I improve mt coursework?

What most examination boards are looking for to in order to get those top grades is: c ontext, analysis and argumentation. Context - read about the history of the book, the writer’s life and popular news at ...
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How important is it to stay up to date with current affairs when studying for an A Level in Government and Politics?

The first priority for any Government and Politics student should be to familiarise themselves with the syllabus, whatever that might be depending on the exam board. You cannot do well without completing the...
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