Wednesday, October 29, 2025

3.1 Enzymes

 


Today's Learning Objective(s):

· Explain how enzymes affect the rate of biological reactions.

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Tasks:

1

Enzymes Word Cloud

What do you remember about enzymes from biology? 

2

Reading about Structures of Enzymes 

You are to read about the structure of enzymes. You are to identify the structures of an enzyme. 

 

Resource

 

3

Modeling Enzyme Structures

Using a 2D model, what can you create to show the different structures of an enzyme?  Use the crafting materials in the lab. You are to show how you modeled your enzyme.

 

4

Going Deeper – What makes up an enzyme?

Going Deeper – 

What makes up an enzyme? 

 What are some of the different types of enzymes?

Link

Paper copy in class


 

5

Teacher Notes > Structure of Enzymes 

Let’s look at the enzyme-substrate complex, substrate specificity, inhibitors (competitive and noncompetitive) and cofactors. 

 

6

Quizlet Blast – Enzyme Structure Vocabulary 

You are to play blast to review the lesson vocabulary.

 

Homework

 Check for Understanding - Examine the ATP cycle (for Thursday)

Read & Study Textbook Ch 6.3

Quizlet - Enzymes
Video 3.1.1  Video 3.1.2
Video 3.1.3  MCQ lesson 3.1

Upcoming Assessments

11/3/25 FRQ: Enzyme Function – a quiz (study guide)

11/7/25 Quiz: Enzymes November (study guide)

11/17/25 Quiz: Energy in Living Organism & Photosynthesis (study guide)

11/20/25 Quiz: Cellular Respiration (study guide)

11/22/25 Test: Cellular Energetics – unit 3 (study guide)

 

Calendar Notes

Thursday, 10/30/25 Q1 Grading Period Ends

Monday, 11/3/25 Q2 Grading Period Begins

11/26/25 – 12/1/25 Thanksgiving Break

12/2/25 School Resumes (unit 4 start)