Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings Concept 8.4: Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering energy barriers.
Pg 36 - 39. What are enzymes? enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts a catalysts is a substance that usually speeds up the rate of.
Biochemistry: Chemistry of Life Organic compounds Contain carbon Most are covalently bonded Example: C 6 H 12 O 6 (glucose) Inorganic compounds Lack carbon.
Pg 39 - 48. What are enzymes? enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts a catalysts is a substance that usually speeds up the rate of.
Introduction to Enzymes The Chemical Context of Life.
Enzymes Objective: Identify and understand the role of enzymes.
Enzymes. Engage What happens if the gall bladder is blocked? Can you live without a gall bladder? What do you think would happen to the digestive process.
1 Chapter 5 Protein. 2 Learning Objectives 1. Identify and describe the building blocks of protein 2. List the functions of protein in the body 3. Explain.