IGCSE Coordinated Science

B4- Enzymes

Lock and Key- Activity Sheet

ENZYME

SUBSTRATE

SUBSTRATE

The enzyme and substrate together form a SUBSTRATE

COMPLEX.
Only a specific SUBSTRATE will fit into the active site

The ENZYME is ready to react with another substrate

The ENZYME has a specific shape and active site

The reaction takes place and new PRODUCTS are released from
the enzyme

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ENZYME

B4- Enzymes

PRODUCT

PRODUCT

ENZYME

SUBSTRATE

Instructions

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B4- Enzymes

Cut out the enzymes and stick into your

workbooks.
Label the active site on the enzyme.
Cut out the different substrates and find out
which fit into the active site.
Stick them into your workbooks but put the
substrate that fits next to the enzyme to form the
enzyme-substrate complex.
Colour the products and then cut the product
into two pieces and stick in your workbooks.
Cut out the statements and stick in your
workbooks in the correct order.