Enzyme Action

Lock and Key Theory

Enzyme Lab Poster (8 points) 1. Title: Identifies variable tested and measured (.5 points) 2. Hypothesis: statement tested (1 point) 3. Graph: variable tested vs. rate of reaction (discs/min) (2 pts) 4. Analysis and Conclusion: 1. Analysis of data trends (with #s). (1 pt) 2. Whether or not this supports your hypothesis and why. (1 pt) 3. Inferences about why your variable had this effect on the rate of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction. (2 points) 5. Neatness/Organization: (.5 points)

CATALASE SOAKED DISC IN PEROXIDE Y U NO RISE?

Effects of Variables on Enzyme Reactions Substrate Concentration: How does enzyme activity change as substrate concentration increases? Explain your observations by discussing this reaction on a molecular level. Enzyme handout Temperature: How does temperature affect the activity of catalase? Explain your observations by discussing the effect of temperature on protein structure and molecular movement. Discuss both high and low temperature effects. Sections 3.13 and 5.15 pH: How does pH affect the activity of catalase? Consider both high and low pH, and explain your observations by discussing the effect of pH on protein structure. Sections 3.13 and 5.15

Effect of Temperature, pH, and Substrate Concentration on Enzyme Activity

Extreme heat and pH can denature protein causing enzymes to lose their functional shape