BIOLOGY WORKSHEET NO.

3 THE SAMHA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

CHAPTER NO.5 ENZYMES

1 The digestive system produces enzymes.

Define the term enzyme.

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2 Complete the following paragraph about enzymes. Choose words from this list.

Use each word only once or not at all.

activators catalysts enzymes

protein reactions unusual

All enzymes are made of ....................................................... molecules. They control the

metabolic ....................................................... in living organisms. The enzymes act as

................................................... as they speed up processes but are not permanently

changed.

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3 Complete the sentences about enzymes by filling in the gaps.

Use words or phrases from the list.

catalysts hormones not changed

prevent protein slow down

speed up used up

Enzymes are made of ......................................... molecules.

They function as ......................................... which means that they .........................................

chemical reactions.

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4 The graph shows how the rate of reaction of a digestive enzyme changes with pH.

Describe the effect of the increase in pH on the rate of reaction shown in the graph.

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5 Glycogen is a storage carbohydrate in animals. Glycogen is made from glucose.

State the type of biological molecule that catalyses reactions such as the conversion of glycogen
to glucose.

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6 This question is about enzymes.

Choose words from the list to complete the sentences.

Each word may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

amino acids amylase bacteria biological

fatty acids glucose humidity lipase

living protease salivary temperature

All enzymes are proteins. Proteins are made of ............................................... .

An enzyme acts as a ............................................... catalyst.

In order to work rapidly, enzymes need the correct ............................................... and pH.

An example of an enzyme that works in the acidic conditions in the stomach is

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Acidic conditions will kill many of the ............................................... present in food.

Salivary ............................................... stops working in acidic conditions.

Fats are broken down by ............................................... .

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7 Microorganisms in the soil release enzymes to digest dead leaves.

Explain how enzymes catalyse chemical reactions.

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8 (a) The activity of an enzyme can be affected by certain conditions.

(i) State one condition that could affect an enzyme.

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(ii) Describe how the condition stated in (i) affects the activity of an enzyme.

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 Worksheet 3
for Chapter 5
CONNECT IT!
9 Complete the concept map below using keywords learnt in the chapter. Discuss with your
classmates how the concept map can be extended.

Biological mainly
Enzymes are
made of

Denaturation occurs
at extremes of
Functions temperature or pH
Characteristics Mode of action Class

Speed up based on type

Lower activation
of reaction
energy
complex catalysed e.g.
substances
Only and
amount needed hypothesis Hydrolases

complex Enzymes are specific

substances fits
Work best at optimum into enzyme’s
and active site
optimum forms

Catalyse reversible
reactions complex

forms

Product

once formed,
product leaves

Enzyme molecule
free to take part
in another reaction

affected by

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 Section C: Free-Response Questions
Answer the following questions.

10. Explain, with reasons and examples, how the biological activity of an enzyme may be affected by:
(a) changes in pH; and
(b) increasing temperatures.

11. (a) Describe the major properties of enzymes.

(b) Discuss the mode of action of an enzyme in terms of active site, enzyme-substrate complex
and enzyme specificity.

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