Acid-Base Properties of Amino Acids
Denaturing and Precipitating Proteins
Enzymatic Activity of Glucose Oxidase
HIV-1 Protease: An Enzyme at Work
Studying Enzyme Kinetics Using Catalase
Binding Of Coomassie Brilliant Blue to Egg Albumin
Breaking Down Sucrose Using Invertase
Color Reactions of Amino Acids
Effect of pH a Protein Solubility
Enzyme Catalyzed Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Enzyme Kinetics: Experiment With Catalase
Halting the Briggs-Rauscher Reaction
Hydrolysis of Wool in a Strong Base
Blood Glucose Meter
Description: Blood glucose levels can be measured with this blood glucose meter. Glucose levels are detected through a reaction with the enzyme glucose oxidase.
Source: Kristin Johnson
Year: 1999 Vol: N/A Page: N/A
Keywords: Blood glucose levels, Meter, Glucose Oxidase
Rating: 
Hazard: Low
- Sharps hazard
- Biological hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Hard to see or perceive results
- Somewhat connected conceptually to course material
- Indirect observation
- Moderate failure rate
Difficulty: Medium
- Some concerted or timed manipulations
- Procedures with intermediate steps to result
- Time to results is medium
Safety Precautions:
- Eye protection required
- Gloves recommended
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Sharps container on hand
Class: Biochemistry
Division: General, Biological Chemistry
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