Here is a sample skit by Marlisia and Trenorris, slightly abridged.
An enzyme, Trenorris Hammond, is trying to break up the substance, Marlisia.
Enzyme Trenorris: Listen up substance! I am your worst enemy and I am determined
to break you up!
Substance Marlisia: And how do you expect to do that?
Enzyme Trenorris: Well if you don’t know, I am maltase the enzyme that acts on
you, maltose, the substance.
Substance Marlisia: Why, what did I do? And who do you think you are?
Enzyme Trenorris: Well, like I said, I am maltase, and you are maltose. We don’t
fit together. Therefore, I’ll have to break you up whether you like it or not.
Substance Marlisia: Well, if I don’t fit with you, why don’t you just go away
and leave me alone?
Enzyme Trenorris: Because you are slightly bent. This allows an easier break
between your bonds and there is nothing you can do about it.
Substance Marlisia: Well, if there is nothing I can do about it, then tell me
this, is that good or bad for me?
Enzyme Trenorris: Well it’s bad news for you, but it’s good news for the body
we’re both in.
Substance Marlisia: Are you sure there’s nothing I can do about it?
Enzyme Trenorris: No, because when the bonds between the parts of the maltose
molecules break, the two glucose mo1ecuIes~are released, leaving the active site
of the enzyme ready to attack the molecule.
Substance Marlisa: Well, go ahead then, do what you have to do.
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