Enzymes

• Enzymes


  Increase the speed of chemical reactions
• Biological catalysts


  Another name for enzymes
• Enzymes


  • Only work at their optimum pH
  • Require right temperature to work
• Enzymes are denatured


  When too hot
• Optimal temperature


  Curve with fast rate of reaction
• Enzymes


  • Are proteins that speed up reactions
  • Essential for digestion, liver function
• Too much or too little enzymes

  Causes health problems
• Insoluble


  Can't dissolve in water
• Soluble


  Can dissolve in water