1. Enzymes

2. Enzymes & Chemical Reactions
Responsible for ALL chemical reactions
Control the rate of reactions in ALL living organisms
Where ever you see an ARROW in a Chemical Formula…
There are ENZYMES involved!
Enzymes
CO2 + H2O H2CO2

3. Enzymes are PROTEINS! They are long chains of Amino Acids!
The Amino Acids are bonded together at the Ribosome
They can be DENATURED by Temperature and pH!
Destroy (Distort) the Natural Shape

4. Proteins (Enzymes) Make YOU… YOU! If Denatured… They won’t work!
Enzymes are SPECIFIC!
One Enzyme to One Chemical Reaction!
Enzymes work in different environments
Different Temperature and pH

5. Lock & Key
One enzyme for each reaction

6. Enzymes at Work Substrates (reactants) must FIT into the Active Site
Which is the Enzyme Substrate Complex?

7. Enzymes Build & Digest
Synthesis & Hydrolysis

8. Enzymes at Work
Each specific Enzyme works best at an Optimal (Optimum) Temperature and pH!

9. Enzymes
What does that have to do with laundry???

10. Enzymes are GOOD SPECIFIC enzymes can Build-up…
Synthesize
Other enzymes can Break-down…
Hydrolyze
Why would that be important in laundry detergent?

11. Enzymes & Temperature!
Why are enzyme cleaners NOT EFFECTIVE in hot water?
Hint: Think about which of the “BIG FOUR” organic molecules Enzymes belong to!
Proteins
What is the scientific word for what happens when enzymes are put in hot water?
Denature!

12. How about other cleaners?
Why do you think it’s better to use ENZYMES than man-made chemicals?
Safer for the Environment!

13. Think about Septic Systems…
Why is it very important to use NATURAL enzyme products in Septic Systems?
Safer for the environment!

14. Enzymes Enzymes are NEVER used up or changed in a reaction
Once the chemical reaction is complete, the enzyme goes off and finds another chemical reaction to work on!
The only way to destroy an enzyme is to denature it!
High Temp pH