Enzymes
Chapter Name : Biomolecules |
Sub Topic Code : 102_12_14_03_01 |
Topic Name : Enzymes |
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Sub Topic Name : Mechanism Of Enzyme Action |
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Introduction
1.Life is possible due to the coordination of various chemical reactions in living organisms. 2.Example: digestion of food, absorption of appropriate molecules production of energy. 3.This process involves a sequence of reactions with the help of certain bio-catalysts called enzymes. 4.Almost all the enzymes are globular proteins. 5.Enzymes are very specific for a particular reaction and for a particular substrate. 6.They are generally named after the compound or class of compounds upon which they work. 7.For example, the enzyme that catalyzes hydrolysis of maltose into glucose is named as maltase. 8.Enzymes are needed only in small quantities for the progress of a reaction. 9.Enzymes reduce the magnitude of activation energy.
Pre-Requisites:
Elements, biomolecule, catalyst
Activity:
Digestion of food within the body is done by enzyme action.
Real Life Question:
What helps reactions to take place?
Key Words / FlashCards
| Key Words | Definitions (pref. in our own words) |
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| Enzymes | Enzymes are biological catalysts |
Learning aids / Gadgets
| Gadgets | How it can be used |
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| Pot of water, burner | The burner flame acts similar to an enzyme, heating the water fast. |
Real life uses :
Proteins make up the enzymes within the body
Places to visit :
kitchen
Practical examples around us
| Examples | Explainations |
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| Human body | Enzymes within the human body help to metabolism. |
What you learn in Theory:
1.Life is possible due to the coordination of various chemical reactions in living organisms. 2.Example: digestion of food, absorption of appropriate molecules production of energy. 3.This process involves a sequence of reactions with the help of certain bio-catalysts called enzymes. 4.Almost all the enzymes are globular proteins. 5.Enzymes are very specific for a particular reaction and for a particular substrate. 6.They are generally named after the compound or class of compounds upon which they work. 7.For example, the enzyme that catalyzes hydrolysis of maltose into glucose is named as maltase. 8.Enzymes are needed only in small quantities for the progress of a reaction. 9.Enzymes reduce the magnitude of activation energy.
What you learn in Practice:
Enzymes are biological catalysts.