Skills 1 & 2 - Speed of life

Introduction to Enzymes

Skill 1: Explain what enzymes do to the speed of chemical reactions.

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Complete, "Enzymes GIST notes" in your unit packet.

(*The unit packet can be found on the main page of the enzymes website.)

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Complete, "Science Research Inquiry" in your unit packet*.

Part 1: Article choices

Part 2: click here to watch the introduction to enzymes video.

(*The unit packet can be found on the main page of the enzymes website.)

Skill 2: Explain what it means for an enzyme to denature.

Denaturing of Enzymes

Denaturing means to change the shape of an enzyme, making it stop working.

Click here to watch an Amoeba Sisters video on denaturation.

Write a summary sentence explaining what it means for an enzyme to denature and why they can no longer work after that happens.