Lab-Aids: A Study of Enzymes in Seeds Kit
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:
- 1 Teacher Guide with MSDS
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides
- 15 Treating dishes, 3-section clear plastic
- 3 Lugol's solution bottle
- 18 Droppers
- 1 Absorbent paper pkg
- 5 Soaking containers with bean seeds
- 5 Soaking containers with pea seeds
Classroom Planning:
- To complete this kit requires one ~50-minute class period. 5 per chamber (2 chambers per kit)
- Number of students: 30
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