Interactions within the Human Digestive System · Life Science

Enzymes: Biological Catalysts

Studying the specific roles of enzymes in breaking down carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do enzymes recognize specific nutrients in a complex mixture of food?
  2. 2Why does a fever potentially disrupt our digestive efficiency?
  3. 3What determines the optimal environment for different digestive enzymes?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Enzymes and Digestion - S2
Level: Secondary 2
Subject: Science
Unit: Interactions within the Human Digestive System
Period: Life Science

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