Cambridge IGCSE Biology, topic 5
Enzymes
Enzymes are proteins that speed up the chemical reactions that keep organisms alive. This topic covers what enzymes are, how the shape of the active site explains what they do, and how temperature and pH change their activity. It also covers how to investigate these effects in the laboratory.
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- 1Enzymes Spec 5.1Enzymes as biological catalysts, the active site and specificity, and how temperature and pH affect enzyme activity.NotesQuestions 7Flashcards 15
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