10 Questions
Based on the experiment described, what is the purpose of adding guaiacol to the hydrogen peroxide solution?
To change the color of the solution
What does peroxidase catalyze the conversion of?
Hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen gas
What did the researchers measure to determine the reaction rates?
The color change of the solution
What was the pH of the moderately acidic environment in the experiment?
6
What effect would changing from a moderately acidic environment to a basic environment have on peroxidase activity?
It would decrease peroxidase activity
Based on Figure 1, what effect will a change from a moderately acidic environment (near 6) to a basic environment have on peroxidase activity?
It will decrease peroxidase activity
What is the purpose of adding guaiacol to the hydrogen peroxide solution in the experiment?
To change the color of the solutions
What is the role of peroxidase in the experiment?
To catalyze the conversion of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen gas
How did the researchers measure the rate of each reaction in the experiment?
By measuring the color change of the solutions
What does Figure 1 represent in the experiment?
The effect of pH on peroxidase activity
This quiz focuses on the investigation of environmental factors on the activity of peroxidase enzyme in AP Biology. Test your knowledge on the experiment involving hydrogen peroxide and guaiacol solution in various test tubes.
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