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Enzymes
effect of pH , temperature and heat denaturation on Catalase activity
Question | Answer |
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The substrate used in these activities is... | Hydrogen Peroxide |
The enzyme used in this investigation is.. | Catalase |
The source of the enzyme is .. | Radish or Celery or Liver |
To keep pH constant... | Use a buffer solution |
To keep temperature constant ... | Use a water bath |
To vary the temperature use.. | Water baths at different temperatures |
The volume of foam produced is... | a measure of the rate of enzyme activity |
What gas is released to cause the foam to form? | Oxygen |
In relation to enzyme explain the term optimum. | the condition at which it works best |
If the pH is too high or too low.. | the enzyme may be denatured. |
A denatured enzyme has.. | lost its shape and cannot function |
Boiling an enzyme causes it to become.. | denatured |