Enzymes are biological catalysts controlling biochemical reactions in every living organism on Earth. However, unlike inorganic catalysts, they are very sensitive to changes in temperature. In this section you will explore how enzymes work, what they are made from and understand what conditions are needed for them to work best as catalysts.
By the end of this section you will:
- understand that enzymes are proteins with specific structures;
- know why enzymes show specificity;
- have explored strategies to aid student understanding; and
- locate appropriate resources to support your teaching.