Enzymes

Enzymes are catalysts Enzymes are proteins Enzymes can be controlled Enzymes can be denatured Enzymes are found in pineapples

Enzymes are Catalysts Chemicals that increase the speed or efficiency of a reaction Are not consumed or changed by the reaction Can be reused

Enzymes are Proteins Made from C, H, O, N, S Built by ribosomes Shape is important

Enzymes can be controlled Enzymes react with specific substrates Lock-and-key

Enzymes can be denatured High temperatures can change the shape of a protein Acids can change the shape of a protein Bases can change the shape of a protein

Bromelain Meat tenderizer Protease

Papain Meat tenderizer Insect stings

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