Enzymes

Question 1

What enzyme is used to measure the reaction rate with starch?

Answer 1

Amylase

Question 2

True or False: The pH level can affect the activity of amylase.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The substrate used in the reaction with amylase is __________.

Answer 3

starch

Question 4

What is the primary product of starch hydrolysis by amylase?

Answer 4

Maltose

Question 5

Which pH levels are typically tested for amylase activity?

Answer 5

Acidic, neutral, and alkaline pH levels

Question 6

Multiple Choice: At which pH does amylase have the highest activity? A) 4 B) 7 C) 10

Answer 6

B) 7

Question 7

What method can be used to measure the rate of reaction between amylase and starch?

Answer 7

Iodine test or spectrophotometry

Question 8

True or False: Higher pH levels always increase the rate of reaction for amylase.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What factors can influence the rate of reaction between amylase and starch?

Answer 9

pH, temperature, enzyme concentration, and substrate concentration

Question 10

Describe how to conduct a simple experiment to measure the rate of reaction between amylase and starch.

Answer 10

Mix amylase with starch at different pH levels, incubate, and measure the reaction time using iodine.