Biological Systems and Coordination · Human Systems
Digestive Enzymes and Metabolism
Investigating how enzymes catalyze chemical reactions to break down food for energy and growth.
Key Questions
- 1Why are enzymes sensitive to changes in temperature and pH levels?
- 2How does the lock and key model explain enzyme specificity?
- 3What are the systemic consequences of a deficiency in specific digestive enzymes?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Biology - OrganisationGCSE: Biology - Digestion and Enzymes
Year: Year 10
Subject: Biology
Unit: Biological Systems and Coordination
Period: Human Systems
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