This enzymes reading pairs well with our Protein Synthesis Simplified Reading & Questions and our Protein Synthesis Simplified Activity.
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This enzymes article focuses on what enzymes are and the basics of how they work. Great supplement to a DNA unit – gives real-world examples of important enzymes!
Includes a 2-page TEXT and a 2-page WORKSHEET. All of the questions on the worksheet correspond directly to the text, so no prior knowledge is required.
The text covers:
- What enzymes are
- The terms substrate, active site, products, and denature
- Factors that can affect the efficiency of an enzyme (temperature, pH, concentration)
- Enzymes are specific and only work on one type of substrate
- 4 Interesting enzyme examples
Teachers Notes:
- ANSWER KEY INCLUDED.
- Makes an excellent sub plan!
- Please note: this enzymes reading is not editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-LS3-1: Develop and use a model to describe why structural changes to genes located on chromosomes may affect proteins and may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.
