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Enzymes in our bodies each have a job to do. Learn the factors that affect the activity of some enzymes using the third activity of an informative 12-part biology series. A three-part laboratory activity asks teams to investigate how changing the heat, pH, and concentration affects the performance of enzymes.
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- Play the YouTube video as a lesson opener
- Have classes work in collaborative groups; ask groups to collaborate on a Google Doc presentation outlining the results of the lab
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a significant number of materials and time for preparation
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- Provides a student handout with a procedure outline and conclusion questions
- Teacher guide gives specific directions for creating lab materials
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