1.  Digestive Enzymes

2.  What is an enzyme?

3.  How do enzymes work?

4. The Basics  Enzymes tend to end in the suffix “ase”  The first part of the name gives you a clue as to what they digest  ie. lipase  Enzymes always work for a SPECIFIC substance.

5. The Basics  There are specific things that effect how effectively enzymes work.  Coenzymes, inhibitors, temperature, pH and surface area.

6. Co-enzymes Inhibitors Term Definition Diagram Enzymes and…

7. Temperature pH Term Definition Diagram Enzymes and…

8. Surface Area Term Definition Diagram Enzymes and… Chemical and Mechanical digestion working together!