English National Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Explain the term optimum temperature and pH in relation to enzyme action
Explain how enzyme action is altered due to changes in pH or temperature
Interpret graphs relating to enzyme changes and calculate rate of reaction at given times
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Words and meanings to learn
optimum temperature
the temperature at which an enzyme-substrate reaction works best at.
optimum pH
the pH at which an enzyme-substrate reaction works best at.
denature
when the enzyme's active site changes shape so it can no longer bind with the substrate and produce a product.
initial reaction
the start of the reaction; this is usually the fastest part of the reaction.
bile
a substance produced by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. It is responsible for emulsifying fats and neutralising the acid mixed with food exiting the stomach.
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