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SC.912.L.18.11 The Role of Enzymes
1. You need to know the role of enzymes as catalysts that lower the activation of
biochemical reactions.
ENZYMES SPEED UP CHEMICAL REACTIONS BY LOWERING THE ACTIVATION ENERGY
2. You need to know how factors such as pH and temperature affect enzyme activity.
Each enzyme is shaped to do one specific task. If the shape of the enzyme changes it becomes inactive
The Role of Enzymes PowerPoint
TUTORIALS
Enzymes are the Stuff of Life
Enzymes
Enzyme Action in the Body Tutorial
Enzymes are very specific and only work with certain substrates
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.
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