This easy and safe experiment allows students to learn about enzyme catalysis, the nature of enzyme action, and protein structure-function relationship. Students will perform an enzyme assay and determine the rate of the enzymatic reaction.

• For 10 lab groups
• Requires 30 to 45 minutes

Also required: Visible wavelength spectrophotometer; 1 ml, 5 ml, and 10 ml pipettes; and linear graph paper.