Bronze Level: Welcome :)
Suggested time: 1.5 days
Task 1
Write your Learning Goals.
1. I will describe the parts of an enzyme complex and their functions.
2. I will identify the roles of enzymes.
3. I will observe how temperature and pH effect enzyme function.
Enzymes...a Special Class of Proteins
Task 2
Watch the video below and answer the following questions.
- What is an enzyme's function?
- What enzyme is responsible for breaking down proteins?
- What enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch and where is it found?
- Where is an active site and what is it's function?
- What is a substrate?
- What two things can happen to a substrate?
- What large polymer is made from combining glucose molecules? Where is this large polymer stored for later use?
- What are the 3 characteristics that enzymes share?
- Draw an enzyme and substrate interaction. Label the active-site, substrate, monomers and/or polymer.
Task 3
Play a Game!
Open up Enzymatic on your iPad and complete all 5 sections in order.
When you are finished, take a screen shot of your score sheet and show this to Mrs. Folks. If you don't score higher than 70% replay the portions that you didn't understand and retake the quiz at the end. Show your new score to Mrs. Folks.
Task 4
STUDY!
Check Yourself?
See if you've been getting it. Click on the button below. When you finish, go back and replay the portions that you are unclear on before moving onto the gauntlet.
Challenge the Gauntlet!
Choose from one of the following:
Your cartoon, rap or explanation should explain how temperature or pH effects enzyme activity.
- Draw a cartoon
- Write a poem/rap
- Write an explanation
- Verbally explain it to Mrs. Folks
Your cartoon, rap or explanation should explain how temperature or pH effects enzyme activity.