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Biology to technology
In this biochemistry-based activity students consider why many industrial chemical reactions are being catalysed by enzymes. They find out about an important coenzyme, NADH and act in role as industrial chemists by evaluating the different ways of recycling it.
The activity gives them an insight into research being carried out at the University of Oxford which brings together concepts from biology and chemistry.
Learning outcomes
- Students learn why NADH is an important coenzyme.
- Students consider why using enzymes to catalyse reactions are becoming increasingly important in industry.
- Students evaluate methods into recycling NADH.
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