Science Lab - Catalysis Investigation [Unguided]

Explores the catalytic activity of different enzymes on specific substrates using commercially available enzyme solutions. This lab setup helps you understand how various enzymes affect reaction rates and their effectiveness as catalysts.

Grades: Grades 9-12
Variant: Unguided
Standards: NGSS Life Science
Plays on: MRDesktopWeb

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Lab objectives and outcomes

Students will be able to design and execute an experimental procedure to investigate the catalytic activity of different enzymes on specific substrates.
Students will be able to measure and compare the reaction rates resulting from the catalytic activity of different enzyme solutions.
Students will be able to evaluate the relative effectiveness of various enzymes as catalysts based on quantitative and qualitative observations.

Suggested activities

Science Lab - Catalysis Investigation Quiz

Pre-assessment

OpenScience Lab - Catalysis Investigation Quiz (opens in a new tab)

Science Lab - Catalysis Investigation Discussion

Post-assessment

OpenScience Lab - Catalysis Investigation Discussion (opens in a new tab)

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Group sessions

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