Introduction

More and more, scientists are discovering that many diseases center around enzymes. This web quest, although not exhaustive, provides a good , basic understanding of the role of enzymes. Several of the basic questions can be answered by entering the words “enzyme definition” in a web search engine; the rest can be answered by entering a key-phrase from the question itself. Happy hunting!

Enzymes

1. Definition

   – Basic Enzyme Questions- Internet Activity

2. How do enzymes affect a chemical reaction?

   – Enzyme Demonstration/ Lab #1

3. Effect of various environments
   1. Temperature

      – Enzyme Lab #2

   2. pH

      – Enzyme Lab #3

4. Industrial Uses

5. Medical Significance
   1. Disorders caused by enzymes

      – Activity

   2. Uses
   3. Ongoing research

      – Problem

Developed for SWBIC by John Palmer, Gadsden High School.