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Curated OER

Metabolism & Enzymes

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
More extensive than just a general overview of digestion and reactions, this slide show gives information about all areas of enzyme function.  Topics like the chemistry behind efficiency of enzymes, factors that affect speed of reaction,...
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Test Prep: Mcat: Biomolecules: Enzyme Structure and Function

For Students 9th - 10th
Enzymes create the conditions needed for biochemical reactions to happen fast. The general name that chemists use for a chemical entity that increases the speed of a reaction is a "catalyst." Enzymes are biological catalysts - they...
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BioMan Biology

Bio Man Biology: Enzymatic!

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the critical role enzymes play in supporting life as you play games and solve puzzles, and do virtual experiments. Then take a quiz to check your understanding.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Enzyme Function

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes how enzymes speed up biochemical reactions.
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Other

Biology Simulations: Enzyme

For Students 9th - 10th
This simulation can be used to test how factors such as temperature, pH, and concentrations affect the reaction rates of two different enzymes in a biochemical pathway.