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Investigating the effect of surface area on the rate of an enzyme controlled reaction.
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Biology Enzyme Investigation Investigating the effect of surface area on the rate of an enzyme controlled reaction Introduction Processes within cells sometimes produce substances that would be harmful to the cell. To combat this, the cells require a method of disposing of this waste and this method involves enzymes. How do enzymes work? SUBSTRATE ENZYME Inside the cell, enzymes and substrates move around. Enzymes have been created by the cells, and substrates are the dangerous by-products of the reactions within the cells. When an enzyme and a substrate collide, they join together Once they are joined, the enzyme can begin working. It attempts to split the substrate into pieces, which are not harmful to the plant. As this diagram shows, the substrate is split up, but the enzyme is not changed. It can then go on to be used to catalyse other reactions. The experiment that I will be completing involves using hydrogen peroxide as the substrate and...
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