The NWS Storm Prediction Center expects a slight risk of severe weather in portions of the Central and Southern U.S. on Saturday. The area of greatest concern extends from the Southern Plains into portions of the Midwest. In this area, damaging winds and hail are the primary threats. Oxford, University-Oxford Airport (KUOX)
Lactase is a protein enzyme that digests (breaks down) lactose (milk sugar) into glucose and. galactose (smaller sugars). The chemical equation below illustrates what happens when the. enzyme lactase digests lactose (milk sugar).
How Do Enzymes Work in the Human Body? Enzymes are proteins that allow certain chemical reactions to take place much quicker than the reactions would occur on their own. Enzymes function as catalysts, which means that they speed up the rate at which metabolic processes and reactions occur in living organisms. Usually, the processes or reactions are part of a cycle or pathway, with separate reactions at each step. Each step of a pathway or cycle usually requires a specific enzyme.