A Study of Enzymes in Seeds
Kit #67
$115.45
Your students gain a complete understanding of the process of starch digestion by plant enzymes, using this individualized lab activity. Seeds that have been soaked overnight are used to illustrate several concepts.
Details at a Glance
- 1 Day | 1 ~50 minute class period
- 1 Activity
- Accommodates 1 class, with 15 groups of 2 students
- Consumables service 30 students
- Requires a water source
Scientific Concepts
• Understand process of starch digestion by plant enzymes
• Locate starch granules in two seed types
• Test catalytic strength of enzymes
• Determine time factors for enzymatic starch digestion
• Determine the relative strength of enzymes
Guides & Student Sheets
Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.
- Full downloadable Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis questions
- All materials necessary to carry out the investigation
- Safety Data Sheets
Kit Components
- 1 Teacher’s Guide with MSDS
- 30 Student Worksheets and Guides
- 15 Treating dishes, 3-section clear plastic
- 3 Lugol's solution, bottle
- 18 Droppers
- 1 Absorbent paper, pkg
- 5 Soaking containers with bean seeds
- 5 Soaking containers with pea seeds
- Not included and needed for instruction: Distilled or deionized water.