Required practical - Investigating enzymes (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Flashcards
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Product when amylase breaks down starch
Product when amylase breaks down starch
Simple sugars
Formula for rate of reaction
Formula for rate of reaction
Optimum pH for an enzyme
Optimum pH for an enzyme
pH where rate is highest/enzyme works best
Buffer solutions
Buffer solutions
Mixtures that resist pH changes/keep pH steady
Why control temperature in this practical
Why control temperature in this practical
Ensures rate changes only due to pH changes
Endpoint indicator in this practical
Endpoint indicator in this practical
When iodine no longer changes colour
Amylase activity at extreme pH values
Amylase activity at extreme pH values
Low rate/works slowly
Testing interval in this practical
Testing interval in this practical
Every 30 seconds
Recommended temperature for this practical
Recommended temperature for this practical
25°C
Graph axes for rate vs pH
Graph axes for rate vs pH
Vertical: rate of reaction; Horizontal: pH
