Enzyme Catalysis Lab Flashcards
1
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Purpose of the lab
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to identify the rate of reaction over different time periods.
2
Q
role of hydrogen peroxide
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reactant
3
Q
role of catalase
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enzyme that will turn the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into H20 + O2
4
Q
role of sulfuric acid
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denatures the catalase so the reaction can be measured only up until the desired time increment.
5
Q
role of potassium permanganate
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color indicator.
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