Your students gain a complete understanding of the process of starch digestion by plant enzymes, using this individualized lab activity. Seeds that have been soaked overnight are used to illustrate several concepts.
Scientific Concepts:
Understand process of starch digestion by plant enzymes
Locate starch granules in two seed types
Test catalytic strength of enzymes
Determine time factors for enzymatic starch digestion
Determine the relative strength of enzymes
Content List:
1Teacher Guide with MSDS
30Student Worksheets and Guides
15Treating dishes, 3-section clear plastic
3Lugol's solution bottle
18Droppers
1Absorbent paper pkg
5Soaking containers with bean seeds
5Soaking containers with pea seeds
Classroom Planning:
To complete this kit requires one ~50-minute class period. 5 per chamber (2 chambers per kit)