Biology-Enzymes

    4 Useful Enzymes In lab 4 you are explorin" rel="nofollow">ing two enzymes, catalase that breaks down hydrogen peroxide in" rel="nofollow">into water and oxygen, and amylase that aids in" rel="nofollow">in starch digestion. These are two examples of the many enzymes found in" rel="nofollow">inside our bodies. Enzymes are also used in" rel="nofollow">in many of the products we use! Check your cleanin" rel="nofollow">ing supplies at home, do any of them list enzymes on the in" rel="nofollow">ingredient list? If so, does it say which type of enzyme? Any other products you use contain" rel="nofollow">in enzymes? What type of enzymes are used in" rel="nofollow">in in" rel="nofollow">industry? Which enzymes are found in" rel="nofollow">in the food we eat? After doin" rel="nofollow">ing some research, choose and describe one enzyme that is used in" rel="nofollow">in cleanin" rel="nofollow">ing products, other products, in" rel="nofollow">industrial procedures or that is found in" rel="nofollow">in food. Explain" rel="nofollow">in how this enzyme is used. What is the substrate in" rel="nofollow">in the chemical reaction? And what is the product(s)? Remember that a chemical reaction converts one or more substrates to one or more products, and that most enzymes are substrate specific. When lookin" rel="nofollow">ing for enzymes remember that their names end with -ase! You main" rel="nofollow">in response should be at least 150 words and in" rel="nofollow">include references to all in" rel="nofollow">information sources used. You also need to post at least one 100+ word reply to one of the other students′ posts. As part of your reply search for and share a video, tutorial or web-site that helps you and your classmates′ better understand enzymes.