LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 3

The learner will develop an understanding that cellular processes are based on physical and chemical changes.

Objective 3.04

Describe the structure and function of enzymes.

  • Regulation by enzymes of chemical reactions.
  • Dependence of specificity to structure.
  • Regulation of enzymes.
  • Recommended laboratory - Enzyme Catalysts

Resources aligned to this objective

Lactase enzyme lab
This lab will examine the specificity of an enzyme (lactase) to a specific substrate (lactose). Students will observe the actions of the enzyme and how shape is important to enzyme reactions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science)
By Bert Wartski.