The relationships between Enzymes and Proteins:

Answer the following questions using the links in today's post:

1)What is the relationship between proteins and enzymes? 

2)What is the relationship between enzymes and traits? 

3)How does an enzyme’s structure allow it to perform its job? 

4)Why is an enzyme considered a catalyst?  

5)Why do you think that macromolecules require enzymes to be broken down or built up? 

6) What are the building blocks of proteins and how does the body acquire ALL of the amino acids it needs?


Links to use: 
1) Basics on enzymes Animated Enzyme Tutorial
Enzymes are like Wrenches
Enzyme Basics Article
How Enzymes Work As Catalysts
2) Protein Structure
Levels of Protein Shape/Structure
Picture of different levels of protein shape and structure
3) Examples of Enzymes and How they can determine specific Traits and functions
Enzymes Determine Plant Pigments
Enzyme Example Reactions
Digestive System Enzymes