Exploring the Effect of pH on Enzyme Activity

Investigate how pH impacts enzyme activity in this virtual lab. Set up control reactions and decide which experimental pH to test. Measure your enzyme reaction quantitatively using a microplate reader, manipulate factors, observe color changes, and uncover how enzymes function.

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Topics

  • AP
  • AP Biology
  • AP Bio
  • next generation science standards
  • NGSS
  • enzyme
  • enzyme activity
  • turnip peroxidase
  • environment
  • substrate
  • hydrogen peroxide
  • pH
  • tertiary structure
  • substrate specific
  • microplate
  • microplate reader
  • 96 well plate
  • reaction diagram
  • denature