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Topic plan · A-Level Biology 9700 · Topic 3

Enzymes

How enzymes lower activation energy, and the factors that affect their rate, including inhibitors and Vmax and Km.

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Unit at a glance

2 lessons, 90 minutes of teaching

Lessons
2, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
2 with answer keys
Quiz questions
16 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Enzymes lab
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
3.1How enzymes work
Almost every reaction in a cell would be far too slow at 37 °C without help.		Cooperative Concept Mapping6 Q, 16 marks8 MCQtab 1, tab 2, tab 3
3.2Factors that affect enzyme action
Temperature, pH, the amounts of enzyme and substrate, and inhibitors all change how fast an enzyme works.		Think-Pair-Share6 Q, 19 marks8 MCQtab 4, tab 5, tab 6

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