1. Enzymes are found in all living cells2. They are protein molecules which

speed up chemical reactions in living things. They are called biological catalysts

3. Enzymes work best at certain temperatures and pHs. At other temperatures and pHs they denature (change shape)

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1. Enzymes are used in;• Biological detergents• Baby food• Making syrup• Making sugars for slimming foods2. They are used to speed up reactions

which would otherwise require expensive equipment

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1. Yeast cells convert sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol. This process is called fermentation.

2. Alcohol is used in beer and wine3. Carbon dioxide is used to make bread

rise4. Carbon dioxide turns limewater milky

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