Biology Enzymes Flashcards
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What is the aim?
A
To investigate the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme
2
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What does this practical explore
A
How different pH levels affect thr activity of amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch into sugars
3
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Independent variable
A
pH of the buffer solution
4
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Dependent variable
A
Rate of the starch breakdown
5
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Control variables
A
Temp of reaction, concentration of amylase, conc of starch, volume of solutions
6
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Function of iodine solution in an experiment investigating the effect of pH on the rate of reaction of amylase enzyme
A
To indicate the presence of starch
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