Data from this experiment are shown below. Describe the various characteristics of the carbon atom that makes possible the building of a variety of biological molecules. Explain how reactions involving carbon-containing compounds can contribute to the greenhouse effect. The following structures are examples of two different categories of biological compounds. Describe how each category of compounds is important to the structure and function of living systems.
Enzymes are biological catalysts.
Relate the chemical structure of an enzyme to its specificity and catalytic activity. Design a quantitative experiment to investigate the influence of pH or temperature on the activity of an enzyme. Describe what information concerning the structure of an enzyme could be inferred from your experiment.