1. Identify the enzyme and substrate.

Question

2. Describe the relationship between the substrate and enzyme in the scenario in a short sentence.

Senario
Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas which can damage pancreatic tissue. The pancreas produces digestive enzymes such as amylase and lipase. These enzymes assist in breaking down certain food biomolecules. In this disorder, enzyme production from pancreatic tissue may be stopped.

Answer 1

1. Enzymes: Amylase and Lipase; Substrates: Carbohydrates (for amylase) and Fats (for lipase).

2. The enzymes amylase and lipase facilitate the breakdown of their respective substrates—carbohydrates and fats—into simpler molecules, but in pancreatitis, their production may be halted, disrupting the digestive process.