Biofuel+Enzyme+Kit




 * Bio-Rad Biofuel Enzyme Kit**
 * 166-5035EDU**

Enzyme kinetics kit, includes enzyme, substrate, standard, solution, buffers, disposable pipets, tubes, and cuvettes. $156.25 for 32 students

[|Lab Manual PDF]



Participant Feedback (put your name - comment) Name - Comment

Ken- The color changes were evident even without the spec. I didn't like that the lab protocol used units that were different from the provided measuring devices. I suggest that the cuvettes be labelled by the number of minutes rather than 1 through 5.

Emily- The color change was cool, but overall not a lab I would do in my class.

Susan- This is a bit advanced for my freshman Biology classes, but I did like the data provided at the end of the lesson. If this graphing program was included, the lab may offer more then other enzyme labs available.

Carrie - I liked the simplicity of this lab and the fact that the color change was evident even without the spec. Tough lab to do if you do not have a spec available to use, but we did get very good results.

Keith- I enjoyed this lab. The best part of the kit was the excellent manual, with its clear protocol, and excellent diagrams.There was enough information in the instructor's manual to bring one "up to speed" on enzymology. If one uses a spectrophotometer, the lab produces quantitative data that can be modelled in a spreadsheet, to integrate math into our scientific efforts. Otherwise, the provided standards can be used to estimate the concentration of model disaccharide cleaved.

Deb- it was a nice simple lab. I don't think I would use it but i will suggest it to the AP teacher as a quick easy lab he can do to practice using the specs.

Heather - I really liked this lab a lot - the results were very visual, and students can get nice results with the Spec 20. This lab is also connected to green(ish) biofuel technology, which would engage students. It is possible that the results could also be connected to kinetics, which would be really nice!

Christine- I think this would be a little difficult to do with my first year Biology students, but an excellent way to illustrate the concept of enzyme action with a more advanced group. It would be excellent if you have access to the resources.