Understanding Enzymes for Kids

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Enzymes

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Proteins that speed up chemical reactions

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Enzyme function

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Catalysts in biological processes

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Amylase

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Enzyme that breaks down starch

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Protease

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Enzyme that breaks down proteins

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Lipase

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Enzyme that breaks down fats

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Enzyme reaction

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Substrate + Enzyme → Product

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Active site

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Part of enzyme where reaction occurs

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Temperature effect

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High temperature can denature enzymes

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pH effect

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Extreme pH can change enzyme shape

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Enzyme specificity

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Enzymes work with specific substrates