Scholars learn about kinetics and buffers as they use qualitative and quantitative methods to understand enzyme rates and buffer capacity. The application of Beer's Law and spectrophotometry solidifies pupils' knowledge in the first of two lessons.

Concepts

enzymes, kinetics, buffers, reaction rates, spectrophotometers, catalysts, substrates

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask a representative from a local biotechnology or pharmaceutical company to speak to the class

Classroom Considerations

• Allow pproximately 45 minutes to set up the lab
• Carefully follow all safety precautions
• Relies on prior knowledge of reaction indicators

Pros

• Includes extension ideas
• Provides a grading rubric for the lab

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.7