Enzymes and their importance in plants and animals (25 marks) Enzymes are biological catalysts‚ which accelerate the speed of chemical reactions in the body without being used up or changed in the process. Animals and plants contain enzymes which help break down fats‚ carbohydrates and proteins into smaller molecules the cells can use to get energy and carry out the processes that allow the plant or animal to survive. Without enzymes‚ most physiological processes would not take place. Hundreds of
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ID:0720052 Effect of an Increasing Substrate Concentration on Enzyme Activity Rate Abstract The reaction rate of an enzyme can be affected by many factors‚ and the purpose of this experiment was to find out how an increasing substrate concentration influences the rate of an enzyme activity; we obtained data from recording the absorbance of the samples which contain the same amount of potato juice (enzyme oxidase) and different amount of catechol (substrate) while holding pH and temperature constant
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Scientific Methodology & Enzyme Activity Objective: The purpose of this experiment was to simply measure oxygen production rates released from decomposed hydrogen peroxide under different conditions (concentration of enzymes‚ temperature‚ and PH level). Hypothesis: Part a: If different amounts of enzyme solution are added to the hydrogen peroxide‚ then the highest amount of enzymes will have the greatest reaction rate because enzymes catalyze reactions‚ meaning more oxygen will be produced
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From a chemical perspective‚ what is oxygen? Identify its atomic number‚ the group it fits into OXYGEN in the periodic table‚ its chemical formula‚ its melting point‚ boiling point and state at room temperature. Oxygen is highly reactive‚ nonmetal‚ oxidising agent that readily forms oxides‚ it is an element. By mass‚ oxygen is the third-most abundant element after hydrogen and helium. The Atomic Number: 8 Group: The chalcogen group Chemical formula: 02 Melting
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Enzymes What Are Enzymes? Substances that speed up chemical reactions are called catalysts. Organic catalysts are called enzymes. Enzymes are specific for one particular reaction or group of related reactions. Many reactions cannot occur without the correct enzyme present. They are often named by adding "ase" to the name of the substrate. Example: Dehydrogenases are enzymes that remove hydrogen. Induced-fit Theory The shape of the enzyme must match the shape of the substrate
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Purpose: The purpose of the lab was to investigate and demonstrate hydrogen bonding and London dispersion bonding in water and rubbing alcohol. Hypothesis: I believe water will have the greater surface tension because rubbing alcohol’s density is lower than water’s. Materials: * Water * Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) * Pennies * Paper clips * Flasks * Cups or jars * Wax paper * Eyedropper Procedures: Part 1: Surface tension and vortex: * Fill
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property of a substance corresponds to the average KE of its particles? Temperature What property of a substance corresponds to the average PE of its particles? Phase List the three common states of matter in order of highest potential to lowest. Gas‚ liquid & solid. e-Lab: Open PhET simulation States of Matter. The beginning of the lab starts with Neon in a solid state at 13 K. (Kelvin (K) is a unit of temperature like Celsius and Fahrenheit). You can heat or cool the substances in the
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EFFECT OF ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE BURN-RATE OF A CANDLE BURNS Have you ever wondered whether a candle burns more quickly on a hot day‚ than on a cold day? Or is it the other way around? This science fair project was carried out to compare how quickly a candle will burn at different room temperatures. The experiment was done by measuring how much of a candle will melt in 30 minutes when placed in an environment with surrounding temperatures of 20°C‚ 25°C and 30°C. Hypothesis A candle in a colder
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Investigation Into Temperature Sensors Introduction In this project I will be investigating how it is possible to use a temperature sensor to keep a greenhouse from changing temperature too much. This is intended to help plants live and grow in their optimum temperature. This will create a perfect temperature for the enzymes in the plants to work in‚ and therefore resulting in a maximum growth/production rate. This could be useful for gardeners who wish to grow plants as quickly as possible
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Measuring Resistance Experiment Evaluation M U S (12037486) Table of Contents Title Page 1 Introduction 3 Research Questions 4 Questions 4 Answers 4 Experiment 6 Introduction This experiment is carried out to show how the Research Questions Questions 1) Provide the units used to measure the following quantities‚ electric current‚ inductance‚ frequency‚ power and energy (work). 2) What is the difference between AC and DC voltages? Give examples. 3)
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