Biology GCSE
Biological catalysts
What Biological catalysts means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Biological catalysts
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Proteins that act as biological catalysts in living organisms, lowering the activation energy needed for a reaction so it happens faster at body temperature.
Topics that use Biological catalysts
- The human digestive system (AQA GCSE)
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- active site
- Active site and substrate binding
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- Apparatus and measurement skills
- Benedict’s test for reducing sugars
- Cellular respiration
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