Enzymes: Lock and Key Model

A concise guide explaining how enzymes act as catalysts and how the lock and key model illustrates their specificity.

This resource provides a clear overview of enzyme activity, including the formation of enzyme-substrate complexes, the role of the active site, factors affecting enzyme function, and practical applications in science and industry.

Key features:

Explains enzyme specificity and the lock and key model

Describes how enzymes lower activation energy to speed up reactions

Covers factors affecting enzyme activity, including temperature and pH

Provides examples of enzymes such as amylase and protease

Discusses industrial and scientific applications of enzymes

Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.