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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Keycap Digit One

Theme D - Continuity & Change

🌟 Key Idea: Catalysts speed up reactions without being used up themselves!

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	<li>Definition: A substance that boosts the speed of a chemical reaction but isn&#39;t changed by it.</li>
	<li>Cool Fact: Since they don&rsquo;t get used up, even a tiny bit can catalyse a reaction many times! It&#39;s like having a reusable rocket booster. 🚀</li>
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	<li>Platinum isn&rsquo;t only a shiny metal for jewelry. It&#39;s also an inorganic catalyst.</li>
	<li>Real-world Application: 🚗 Catalytic converters in cars have platinum. They turn harmful unburned hydrocarbons from exhaust into friendly carbon dioxide and water. So, your car doesn&rsquo;t just run; it cleans up after itself!</li>
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	Definition: Biological catalysts made by living cells.
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	Job: Accelerate biochemical reactions. Think of enzymes as nature&#39;s little chefs; they turn ingredients (substrates) into dishes (products).
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	Simple Equation: <code>substrates + enzyme = products</code>
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	Why are enzymes a big deal?

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		<li>Without enzymes, life&#39;s chemical reactions would be like a sloth running a marathon. 🦥</li>
		<li>Result? Digestion, breathing, growing, even moving would be super-duper slow.</li>
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	<li>Different enzymes speed up reactions at different rates.</li>
	<li>Think of enzymes as athletes: a sprinter runs faster than a marathoner, but each has its speciality! 🏃💨</li>
	<li>We can measure how effective an enzyme is by comparing the speed of a reaction with and without it.</li>
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Example: Table 1 (not shown here) has reaction rates. If one reaction is twice as fast with an enzyme, its ratio is 2:1. This is like comparing the speeds of different cars based on their max speed! 🚗💨

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🌍 Real-World Takeaway: Imagine if you had to wait for years just to digest your breakfast or if cars polluted the air without catalytic converters. Catalysts and enzymes are nature&#39;s way of saying, &quot;Let&#39;s get things moving!&quot; 🌱🔥

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Remember: Enzymes are nature&rsquo;s secret to fast-tracking life&rsquo;s essential reactions. Appreciate them the next time you gobble down a sandwich or take a deep breath! 🍞💨

Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking the Power of Enzymes: Nature's Catalysts Explained

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What is a catalyst?