[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Chemical digestion could not take place without the help of digestive enzymes. An enzyme is a protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body. Digestive...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Explores how enzymes work and their role in chemical reactions in living cells.

Several animations illustrating how enzymes catalyze chemical reactions. Examine how temperature affects the enzymes and how toxins can alter the shape of the enzymes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of a biochemical reaction, the different types and the importance of enzymes in biochemical reactions.

Review over the factors that can control enzymatic activity with this article.

Learn about restriction digestion, where the result has sticky ends and blunt ends. Also find out about ligation reactions.

A website featuring project starter ideas to help students carry out hands-on practical investigations on plants. Some ideas featured on the page include exploring food waste, medicinal plants, enzymes in fruits, and much more! Project...

Article summarizes recent University of Iowa research. Progeria patients show deficiencies in certain antioxidant enzymes. Author provides information about possible application of gene therapy in future progeria research and treatment

Investigate ATP structure, ATP hydrolysis to ADP, and reaction coupling in this article.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How catalysts work and their role in living things.

Through interactive learning exercises, students examine the different definitions of energy and how enzymes regulate how the energy is stored and used during cellular respiration. They also take a close look at photosynthesis to learn...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Definition of chemistry and examples of chemistry in everyday life.

An experiment designed to show students how enzymes work. This experiment specifically investigates how amylase acts upon starch.

ChemCenter, available from the American Chemical Society, provides chemistry news, reference sources and other public services.

Use this site to learn about Dr. Frederick Banting's contributions to the world of medical science which changed the lives of those with diabetes.

Comparing and contrasting the amount of elements and function (hormone or enzyme activity in lab values.

Through informational text, interactive activities, step-through animations, and video clips, studnet explore biochemistry and the molecules that make up living things.

In this lab, students perform a virtual ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)to test whether a particular antibody is present in a blood sample. Students engage in key science practices, including experimental design and data...

Read the passage "Preventing Lipopolysaccharide Formation in Cystic Fibrosis Patients" and complete the five-question quiz.

Practice questions on how muscles rely on lactate dehydrogenase.

Learn about activation energy, transition state, and reaction rate.