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In the Enzyme and pH activity, you mixed catalase with hydrogen peroxide. Which pH caused the greatest reaction? The least reaction? Hypothesize as to why that occurred.
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In the Enzyme and Temperature activity, you recorded activity at different temperatures. Which temperature caused the greatest reaction? The least reaction? Hypothesize as to why that occurred.
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What is activation energy?
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Digestion is the chemical and mechanical breakdown of complex structures into simpler ones (breaking down a polysaccharide into a monosaccharide, like glucose, for example). What does water have to do with it?
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Provide an analogy for the structure and function of enzymes. If you do not know the definition of an analogy, please look it up before completing this question.,
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What are competitive and non-competitive inhibitors and how do they affect enzyme activity? Give an example of each in the human body.
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What is a Benedict test? How is it performed and what is it used for?
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Why does out stomach produce hydrochloric acid (HCl)? What does it affect and how does that, in turn, affect digestion?
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What is the purpose of the tight junctions between the epithelial cells in the stomach? Why would they be beneficial?
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Why do living things have pH buffer systems in place?