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Enzymes

Enzymes. Enzymes & Chemical Reactions. Responsible for ALL chemical reactions Control the rate of reactions in ALL living organisms Where ever you see an ARROW in a Chemical Formula… There are ENZYMES involved! Enzymes CO2 + H2O H2CO2. Enzymes are PROTEINS!.

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Enzymes

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  1. Enzymes

  2. Enzymes & Chemical Reactions • Responsible for ALL chemical reactions • Control the rate of reactions in ALL living organisms • Where ever you see an ARROW in a Chemical Formula… There are ENZYMES involved! Enzymes CO2 + H2O H2CO2

  3. Enzymes are PROTEINS! • They are long chains of Amino Acids! • The Amino Acids are bonded together at the Ribosome • They can be DENATURED by Temperature and pH! • Destroy (Distort) the Natural Shape

  4. Proteins (Enzymes) • Make YOU… YOU! • If Denatured… They won’t work! • Enzymes are SPECIFIC! • One Enzyme to One Chemical Reaction! • Enzymes work in different environments • Different Temperature and pH

  5. Lock & Key • One enzyme for each reaction

  6. Enzymes at Work • Substrates (reactants) must FIT into the Active Site Which is the Enzyme Substrate Complex?

  7. Enzymes Build & Digest • Synthesis & Hydrolysis

  8. Enzymes at Work • Each specific Enzyme works best at an Optimal (Optimum) Temperature and pH!

  9. Enzymes • What does that have to do with laundry???

  10. Enzymes are GOOD • SPECIFIC enzymes can Build-up… • Synthesize • Other enzymes can Break-down… • Hydrolyze • Why would that be important in laundry detergent?

  11. Enzymes & Temperature! • Why are enzyme cleaners NOT EFFECTIVE in hot water? • Hint: Think about which of the “BIG FOUR” organic molecules Enzymes belong to! • Proteins • What is the scientific word for what happens when enzymes are put in hot water? • Denature!

  12. How about other cleaners? • Why do you think it’s better to use ENZYMES than man-made chemicals? • Safer for the Environment!

  13. Think about Septic Systems… • Why is it very important to use NATURAL enzyme products in Septic Systems? • Safer for the environment!

  14. Enzymes • Enzymes are NEVER used up or changed in a reaction • Once the chemical reaction is complete, the enzyme goes off and finds another chemical reaction to work on! • The only way to destroy an enzyme is to denature it! • High Temp • pH

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