Enzymes and Autocatalysis
Chemistry · 5th Year · Rates of Reaction · 3o Periodo

Enzymes and Autocatalysis

Students examine the role of enzymes as biological catalysts and investigate the phenomenon of autocatalysis.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Leaving Certificate Chemistry: Section 6 - Rates of Reaction;Describe the nature of enzymes as biological catalysts and explain the concept of autocatalysis with examples.

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Students examine the role of enzymes as biological catalysts and investigate the phenomenon of autocatalysis.

Key Questions

  1. How do biological catalysts differ from inorganic catalysts?
  2. What happens during an autocatalytic reaction?
  3. Why are enzymes highly specific to their substrates?

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