Enzyme summary

Enzyme properties

Each enzyme has a Specific shape on one side called the active site. Only a specific substrate can fit into the active site, like a lock and key.

Once the enzyme and substrate fit together the enzyme can act to make new products.

To find out more about enzymes, their properties and their uses click the title

GCSE Biology Enzymes

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Enzymes in digestion

Have ago using the interactive animation showing how your digestive system breaks down different types of food.... click on the title!

This movie recaps how the body digests carbohydrates (such as starch), proteins and fats.

GCSE Biology Enzymes in digestion

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Making use of enzymes

Some adverts which advertise products that have made use of enzymes

GCSE Biology Making use of enzymes

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