Enzyme Activity and Temperature Effects

The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment. In this experiment, it is the temperature of the reaction.

The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment. In this experiment, it is the rate of oxygen gas production, which is a measure of enzyme activity.

Variables that are kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that any changes observed are due to the independent variable.

The enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas. It is found in many organisms, including potatoes and liver.

The optimal temperature is the temperature at which an enzyme functions best. Beyond this temperature, the enzyme activity decreases due to denaturation.

The process where an enzyme loses its shape and function due to extreme temperatures or other factors. This can happen when the temperature is too high.

The rate of reaction is the speed at which the reaction occurs. It can be measured by the amount of product formed in a given time.

The process of extracting the catalase enzyme from the source (potato or liver) by blending it with water and then filtering out any large particles.

In the context of this experiment, the volume of oxygen produced is the key indicator of how much catalase activity is happening. More oxygen means the enzyme is working harder.

This means that the enzyme is losing its shape and can no longer function properly.

This is the range of temperatures where catalase functions most effectively, leading to the highest rate of reaction.

This means that the temperature is the factor being changed in the experiment to see its effect on catalase activity.

This means that any changes observed in the oxygen production are directly caused by the changes in temperature.

These are the factors that are kept consistent throughout the experiment, ensuring that any changes in activity are solely due to temperature. These factors include the concentration and volume of hydrogen peroxide, the source and quantity of catalase, and the duration of the reaction.

This is the process of breaking down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas and is accelerated by the enzyme catalase.

The enzyme catalase is extracted from the source by blending it with water. This creates a solution containing the enzyme, which is then filtered to remove any large particles.

The enzyme that speeds up the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas, found in many organisms.

This means the reaction is happening faster, and more oxygen is being produced.

The temperature at which an enzyme works best, maximizing its activity.

The enzyme loses its shape and can no longer function properly.

Factors kept constant to ensure any changes in enzyme activity are due to temperature alone.

This involves blending the potato or liver with water, creating a solution containing the enzyme, and then filtering out any large particles.