Experiments
Here are experiments our science specialists have selected to support this IB* topic.
Introduction to Neurotransmitters using AChE
Experiment #16 from Advanced Biology with Vernier
In this experiment, you will
- Observe the reaction rate of acetylcholinesterase (AChE) found in heart tissue.
- Compare the reaction rate of AChE from different fractions of heart tissue.
- Observe the effect that the compound tacrine has on the reaction rate of AChE.
- Generate a dose-response curve for the compound tacrine.
- Estimate the effective IC50 of tacrine on heart AChE.
- Educational Standard
- International Baccalaureate (IB) 2025
- Subject
- Biology
- Theme
- C Interactions and interdependence
- Level of organization
- 2 Cells
- Topic
- C2.1 Chemical signalling
- Section
- Standard level and higher level
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