required practical 1 - The effect of temperature on the rate of a reaction catalysed by trypsin Flashcards
1
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background information
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casein is a protein found in milk. Trypsin is an enzyme that digests casein. When trypsin is added to a dilute solution of milk powder, the casein is digested and the solution goes clear.
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equipment
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0.5% trysin solution PH7 buffer solution test tubes stop watch pipettes or syringes 3% solution of milk powder water bath x 5 test tube rack marker pen