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
Enzyme Catalyzed Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide
Description: A slice of potato or a drop of blood will cause 15% hydrogen peroxide to fizz.
Source: Kimbrough,D.R., Magoun M.A., Langfur, M. ” A Laboratory Experiment Investigating Different Aspects of Catalase Activity in an Inquiry.” Journal of Chem Educ.
Year: Feb 1997 Vol: 74 Page: 210
Keywords: Enzyme, Potato, Blood, Hydrogen peroxide, Catalase
Rating: 
Hazard: Some
- Acute toxicity hazard – oral
- Skin corrosion hazard
- Serious eye damage
- Aquatic toxicity hazard
- Specific organ damage – respiratory system
- Electric shock hazard
Effectiveness: Average
- Results are observable with guidance
- Somewhat connected conceptually to course material
- Mild effects are seen by audience
- Time to results is medium
Difficulty: Low
- Simple additions of reagents
- Manipulations are simple for most to perform
Safety Precautions:
- Use of UL approved three-prong plug and outlet
- Gloves required
- Eye protection required
- Absorbent materials on hand
- Prevent release of reagents to the environment
Class: Biochemistry, Catalysis
Division: General, Biological Chemistry
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