Pex 08 01 PDF
Pex 08 01 PDF
Pex 08 01 PDF
Exercise 8: Chemical and Physical Processes of Digestion: Activity 1: Assessing Starch Digestion by Salivary Amylase Lab
Report
6. Hydrolases are enzymes that break down large molecules into smaller subunits through the addition of _____________.
You correctly answered: b. water
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Experiment Results
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Experiment Data:
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Post-lab Quiz Results
You scored 100% by answering 4 out of 4 questions correctly.
2. This activity includes a number of negative controls. Which tube indicates that the amylase solution was not
contaminated with maltose?
You correctly answered: b. tube 4
3. Which tubes indicate that the deionized water did not contain contaminating starch or maltose?
You correctly answered: c. tubes 4, 5, and 6
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Review Sheet Results
1. List the substrate and the subunit product of amylase.
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2. What effect did boiling have on enzyme activity? Why? How well did the results this compare with your prediction?
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3. At what pH was the amylase activity the most active? Describe the significance of this result.
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4. Briefly describe the need for controls and give an example used in this activity.
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5. Describe the significance of using a 37°C incubation temperature to test salivary amylase activity.
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