Slide 1Copyright © 2005 Pearson Education, Inc. publishing as Benjamin Cummings Concept 8.4: Enzymes speed up metabolic reactions by lowering energy barriers A catalyst…

Slide 1Pg 36 - 39 Slide 2 What are enzymes? enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts a catalysts is a substance that usually speeds up the rate of a chemical…

Slide 1Biochemistry: Chemistry of Life Organic compounds Contain carbon Most are covalently bonded Example: C 6 H 12 O 6 (glucose) Inorganic compounds Lack carbon Tend to…

Slide 1 Introduction to Enzymes The Chemical Context of Life Slide 2 Objectives: Questions to be Answered: What are enzymes? Why are they important? How do they work? Slide…

Slide 1 Enzymes Objective: Identify and understand the role of enzymes Slide 2 Chemical Reactions A chemical reaction is when bonds are broken and reformed to make different…

Slide 1 Enzymes Slide 2 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 if…

Slide 1 1 Chapter 5 Protein Slide 2 2 Learning Objectives 1. Identify and describe the building blocks of protein 2. List the functions of protein in the body 3. Explain…

Slide 1 Pg 39 - 48 Slide 2 What are enzymes? enzymes are proteins that function as biological catalysts a catalysts is a substance that usually speeds up the rate of a chemical…