Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Testing Enzyme Activity (Spectrometer)
Experiment #6C from Investigating Biology through Inquiry
- Identify variables, design and perform the investigation, collect data, analyze data, draw a conclusion, and formulate a knowledge claim based on evidence from the investigation.
- Determine the rate of the peroxidase catalyzed reaction converting H2O2 to H2O and O2.
- Gain increased understanding of factors affecting peroxidase activity.
Experiment Idea
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- C Interactions and interdependence
- Level of organization
- 1 Molecules
- Topic
- C1.1 Enzymes and metabolism
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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