Enzymes
by London Fleming
Main Ideas
- Large protein that acts as a catalyst
- Function is based on shape
- Controls rates of chemical reaction living things
- Specific for Substrate
- Works best in perfect conditions( pH and temperature)
- Can become denatured if not in neutral pH or neutral temperature(body temperature at 98.6°F)
- Ends is -ase
- Reusable
Reflection Summary:
I already knew about this objective from classroom activities but it was good to refresh my memory. I liked this objective because enzymes are used to speed up chemical reactions in all living things. Enzymes are used in the respiratory system, digestive system, immune system, breathing, thinking, and fermentation just to name a few. I found it interesting that in order to be able to consume lactose you have to have the lactase enzyme. If a person is lactose intolerant its because they don’t have the lactase enzyme. This is just one example of a specific enzyme controlling a specific body function in digestion. While researching I learned that the enzyme breaks the bond of the substrate so that two different molecules are produced. This is shown in the diagram below:
Citations:
"Enzymes". KY OCP. N.p., 2012. Web. 12 Oct. 2016.
Enzymes - The Body, Food, And Digestion, Fermentation". Scienceclarified.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 Oct. 2016.
"Enzyme Animation Related Keywords & Suggestions - Enzyme Animation Long Tail Keywords". Keyword-suggestions.com. N.p., 2016. Web. 12 Oct. 2016.
I really liked your blog post and I thought it was interesting that enzymes are used in the respiratory system. I could understand the immune and nervous system but the respiratory was something new.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed and learned something new from my blog! Thanks for reading!
DeleteGood job! I thought that the lactase enzyme was interesting too.
ReplyDeleteYou mention a nuetral pH, but what is the "perfect" temperature required?
ReplyDeleteThe perfect temperature for enzymes is around body temperature at 98.6° F. If the temperature of enzymes get too hot or too cold, they can become denatured.
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