Introduction to Enzyme Catalyzed Reactions

Introduction to Enzyme Catalyzed Reactions
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IS.3502
Each kit is meant for
Quantity
$119.00

Living organisms require enzymes to regulate the chemical reactions necessary to maintain life. The activities in this kit are designed to introduce students to the concepts of enzymes. Students perform a series of four experiments involving invertase, amylase and papain, demonstrating different enzyme functions, activities and specificities.

  • Disciplinary Core Ideas: PS1.A; PS1.B
  • Performance Expectations: MS-PS1-2; HS-PS1-4
  • Cross Cutting Concepts: Structure and Function; Energy and Matter


  • Includes:
    • 250mL starch solution EZ prep
    • 200mL sucrose solution EZ prep
    • 200mL invertase solution EZ prep
    • 150mL amylase solution EZ prep
    • 100mL papain solution EZ prep
    • 15mL benedicts qualitative solution
    • 15g gelatin powder
    • 100x graduated plastic pipette
    • 50x student solution bottles w/ labels

    IS.3502
    Items needed, but not included
    Deionized water
    Hot water bath
    Ruler
    Test tubes
    Test tube rack
    Test tube tongs
    Permanent marker
    Quantity
    10 lab groups
    Includes
    Teachers manual and Student Study Guide copymasters

    Resources

    Safety Data Sheet - (IS3705)

    Investigation-5-SDS

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