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Learning Objectives
Content Objectives
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Define the following terms: metabolism, reactant, product, substrate, enzyme, denature.
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Describe the function of an enzyme's active site.
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Describe the specific action of the enzyme catalase, including the substrate and products of the reaction.
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List and describe the factors that can affect the rate of a chemical reaction and enzyme activity.
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If provided with the optimal conditions for a particular enzyme, indicate which experimental conditions would show the greatest and least enzyme activity.
Skill
Objectives
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Employ the scientific method to observe and analyze the effects of pH, temperature, and concentration on enzyme activity.
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Generate a laboratory report summarizing the key findings of the environmental factors affecting enzyme activity.