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How differing concentrations of enzymes (in this experiment the enzyme amylase was used) affect the rate of breakdown of its substrates (in this experiment starch was used).
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Theory Enzymes are specialized organic substances, composed of polymers of amino acids that act as catalysts to regulate the speed of the many chemical reactions involved in the metabolism of living organisms. Substrate is the substance that is acted upon by an enzyme. The enzyme amylase was used in this experiment in varying concentrations. This type of enzyme is contained in the saliva and small intestines and pancreas. Starch was the substrate used. It is a complex sugar produced by plants during photosynthesis, which can be broken down into maltose and glucose. Objective of the Experiment This experiment answers the question how differing concentrations of enzymes (in this experiment the enzyme amylase was used) affect the rate of breakdown of its substrates (in this experiment starch was used). Hypothesis Our prediction was that the higher the concentration of amylase, the faster the breakdown of starch. As enzymes catalyze chemical reactions, the higher the concentration...
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