Enzymes - Siene Trunzo

ENZYMES

Siene Trunzo

• Info: Macromolecular catalysts are known as enzymes. "Macromolecular" means larger molecule. "Catalyst" are substances that speed up chemical reactions. The purpose of Enzymes is exactly that. Without enzymes, reactions in our body would be so slow our body would shut down. 

• How it works: Enzymes don't work on their own. They need a helper known as a substrate. Each enzyme and substrate all have specific shapes. An enzyme with a shape that doesn't match the shape of a substrate can't work together! The shapes on both of them must piece together to be able to work.

• Labels:

• Mouth Piece- The mouth piece is the shape of the enzyme which acts as a mouth when it connects with the substrate.

• Active Site- Where the enzyme and substrate join together.

• Scale: PH level can effect enzymes in positive or negative ways. On a scale of 0-14, the sectioned zone 0-6 is considered "acidic." 8-14 is considered "basic" on the scale. Neutral is where enzymes are functioning most efficiently.

• Reflection: Enzymes are classified as proteins. Their sensitivity in PH levels affect us too. When you have a fever, your body temperature goes up. The enzymes are no longer able to stay in their neutral zone and get too hot. This may be a reason its so difficult to recover from sickness. Without enzymes functioning properly, your body will struggle without their help.

Citations:

(Mr. Black's "Enzyme Powerpoint")

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BvluyV2utLbVb_Fk5m7_-v6b8aiL4hMXwpqjazJY5fU/copy