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 on Protein Solubility
Enzyme Catalyzed Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Enzyme Kinetics: Experiments with Catalase Extract
Halting the Briggs-Rauscher Reaction
Hydrolysis of Wool in 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 results
- 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 Demonstrations
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