Enzymes
Explore how enzymes control biochemical reactions, how their three-dimensional structure determines their function and the factors that influence enzyme activity.
Level
Senior Cycle
Subject
Biology
Specification
Senior Cycle Science
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Learning Outcomes
2.1.1–2.1.4 — Enzymes. The official specification covers enzyme catalysis, the induced-fit model, factors affecting reaction rate and industrial applications including immobilised enzymes.
- Explain how enzymes catalyse biochemical reactions.
- Use the induced-fit model to explain enzyme activity and specificity.
- Investigate how factors such as temperature, pH, and concentration influence enzyme-controlled reactions.
- Interpret experimental data relating to enzyme activity.
- Explore the industrial use of enzymes, including immobilised enzymes.
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