Unleash the Power of Enzymes

Unleash the Power of Enzymes

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you should be able to explain the structure and function of enzymes using examples.

Introduce the objective of the lesson and what students will be able to do by the end.

What do you already know about enzymes?

What are enzymes?

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms.

Define and explain what enzymes are and their importance.

Enzyme Structure

Enzymes are made up of proteins that have a specific three-dimensional shape that determines their function.

Explain the structure of enzymes and how it determines their function.

Enzyme-Substrate Complex

Enzymes bind to specific molecules called substrates to form an enzyme-substrate complex.

Describe how enzymes interact with substrates to form a complex.

Lock and Key Model

The lock and key model explains how enzymes and substrates fit together like a lock and key.

Introduce the lock and key model and how it explains enzyme-substrate interactions.

Enzyme Specificity

Enzymes have specificity for certain substrates due to their unique shape and chemical properties.

Explain how enzyme specificity is determined by their shape and chemical properties.

Factors Affecting Enzyme Activity

Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration can all affect enzyme activity.

List and explain the factors that can affect enzyme activity.

Examples of Enzymes

Examples of enzymes include amylase, lactase, and pepsin.

Provide examples of enzymes and their specific functions.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.