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Need for Speed

Subject Area
Science: Biology: Cells
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
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TI-Nspire™ CX series
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TI-Nspire Version
3.2
Resource Types
Lessons
Simulations
Format
TNS

Need for Speed

Activity Overview

In this lesson, students will investigate the properties of enzymes and how they affect reaction rates.

Objectives

  • Students will observe the interaction between an enzyme and its substrate.
  • Students will observe the effect that enzymes have on chemical reactions.
  • Students will explore the effects of temperature and substrate concentration on enzymatic reactions.

Vocabulary

  • anabolic
  • catabolic
  • catalase
  • enzyme
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • metabolism
  • substrate

About the Lesson

This lesson investigates the properties of enzymes and how they affect reaction rates.
As a result, students will:

  • Understand how enzymes interact with their substrates.
  • Observe the effect of enzymes on the activation energy of chemical reactions.
  • Observe the effect of temperature and substrate concentration on enzymatic reaction rates.

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Subject Area
Science: Biology: Cells
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire Version
3.2
Resource Types
Lessons
Simulations
Format
TNS
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