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Topics Tested
7. Human nutrition
7.4. Chemical digestion

Describe the functions of enzymes as follows: (a) amylase breaks down starch to simple reducing sugars (b) proteases break down protein to amino acids (c) lipase breaks down fats and oils to fatty acids and glycerol

12. Respiration
12.3. Anaerobic respiration

Outline how the oxygen debt is removed after exercise, limited to: (a) continuation of fast heart rate to transport lactic acid in the blood from the muscles to the liver (b) continuation of deeper and faster breathing to supply oxygen for aerobic respiration of lactic acid (c) aerobic respiration of lactic acid in the liver

5. Enzymes
5.1. Enzymes

Describe enzyme action with reference to the shape of the active site of an enzyme being complementary to its substrate and the formation of products