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Page 1: Enzymes CHAPTER 6 PART 3. What are enzymes?  Enzymes are biological catalysts.  A catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction without affecting

EnzymesCHAPTER 6 PART 3

Page 2: Enzymes CHAPTER 6 PART 3. What are enzymes?  Enzymes are biological catalysts.  A catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction without affecting

What are enzymes?Enzymes are biological catalysts.A catalyst is something that speeds up a

reaction without affecting the results of the reaction.

It does this by lowering activation energy.

Page 3: Enzymes CHAPTER 6 PART 3. What are enzymes?  Enzymes are biological catalysts.  A catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction without affecting

Activation energy is the energy needed to start a reaction.

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Enzymes do not require energy and can be reused.

Think of it like a fork for eating…it doesn’t affect how much food you can eat or what nutrients you get from it. It just affects the speed at which you can eat.

Page 5: Enzymes CHAPTER 6 PART 3. What are enzymes?  Enzymes are biological catalysts.  A catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction without affecting

Enzymes do their work by forming an enzyme-substrate complex.

A substrate is the initial substance that will be changed into a product. It can be two or more pieces that are put together or one piece that is cut up.

Enzymes and substrates fit like a key in a lock. The appropriate enzyme must be used and will fit perfectly.

Page 6: Enzymes CHAPTER 6 PART 3. What are enzymes?  Enzymes are biological catalysts.  A catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction without affecting
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If an enzyme becomes denatured it means that it becomes unfolded. Since it is a protein, it must be folded very precisely.

Enzymes work best:At an optimal temperature.At an optimal pH

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Pepsin is a stomach enzymeTrypsin is an intestine enzyme