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Enzyme Catalase

Enzyme Catalase

This lab allows students to observe that enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions without altering the reaction equilibrium.  Students will also observe that enzyme activity depends on the temperature, ionic conditions, and pH of the surroundings. 

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Chris Miles
Chris Miles (Student)
10 years ago

I've done a similar lab with the Catalase enzyme, but this one looks good too. I'd like to try it in my classroom. It's always better to have a variety of labs even if they are on the same topic. You may find that certain ones work better than others, and it's good to have a back up.

Danielle Fender
Danielle Fender (Teacher (K-12))
10 years ago

A great lab that allows students to witness how different conditions affect enzymatic activity.

Tarek Elsharkawy
Tarek Elsharkawy (Student)
10 years ago

Great way to show how enzymes work from a visual perspective.