Exploring Environmental Factors on Peroxidase Enzyme Activity
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Based on the experiment described, what is the purpose of adding guaiacol to the hydrogen peroxide solution?

  • To change the color of the solution (correct)
  • To measure the rate of reaction
  • To decrease the activity of peroxidase
  • To increase the activity of peroxidase
  • What does peroxidase catalyze the conversion of?

  • Hydrogen peroxide to guaiacol
  • Hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen gas (correct)
  • Guaiacol to hydrogen peroxide
  • Water and oxygen gas to hydrogen peroxide
  • What did the researchers measure to determine the reaction rates?

  • The pH of the solution
  • The amount of peroxidase added
  • The amount of guaiacol added
  • The color change of the solution (correct)
  • What was the pH of the moderately acidic environment in the experiment?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect would changing from a moderately acidic environment to a basic environment have on peroxidase activity?

    <p>It would decrease peroxidase activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on Figure 1, what effect will a change from a moderately acidic environment (near 6) to a basic environment have on peroxidase activity?

    <p>It will decrease peroxidase activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of adding guaiacol to the hydrogen peroxide solution in the experiment?

    <p>To change the color of the solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of peroxidase in the experiment?

    <p>To catalyze the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the researchers measure the rate of each reaction in the experiment?

    <p>By measuring the color change of the solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Figure 1 represent in the experiment?

    <p>The effect of pH on peroxidase activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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