Biology
The effect of temperature on the rate of reaction of Catalase enzyme
The effect of temperature on the rate of reaction of Catalase enzyme.
Mission
The effect of temperature on the rate of reaction of Catalase enzyme
Curriculum Alignment
| Standard | Syllabus code | Topic | Coverage | Grades | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NGSS | No dedicated NGSS PE for enzyme-temperature kinetics | Weak | 9–12 | ||
| British / IGCSE | CAIE 0610 5.1.5 / Edexcel 4BI1 2.12 | Effect of temperature on enzyme activity | Partial | 9–10 | |
| IB | 2.5 Enzymes | Experimental investigation of a factor affecting enzyme activity (Practical 3) | Full | 11–12 | |
| CBSE | Class 11 Ch.9 Biomolecules | Enzyme -- types, properties, enzyme action | Partial | 11–11 | |
| AERO / AP | AP Bio 3.2 Environmental Impacts on Enzyme Function; College Board Investigation 13 | Environmental factors affect enzyme activity -- official Investigation 13: Enzyme Activity (catalase) | Partial | 9–12 |
Variables
What you change
- Temperature
What you measure
- The volume of oxygen gas produced in ml
- The rate of reaction
What you keep constant
- The size of the potato/ liver
- Volume of hydrogen peroxide
- Concentration of hydrogen peroxide
What You'll Need
- Breadboard 400 Tie Point
- Arduino Uno
- I2C LCD
- Waterproof Temperature Sensor (Stainless Steel Probe)
Estimated Time
Virtual mode 30 minTest mode 44 minExercise mode 40 min
How You Can Run It
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