Investigating Enzyme Reaction Rates Using Toothpickase
A dry lab activity Objectives At the end of this activity, students should be able to demonstrate their understanding of the vocabulary describing an enzyme reaction, including the following terms: enzyme, quaternary structure, active site, substrate, products, V-max, substrate concentration, competitive inhibitors, and enzyme concentration. Background The vocabulary needed to describe an enzyme reaction can […]
12 Safe Practices for the Microbiology Laboratory
These best practices will help you safely contain microorganisms in your lab. Treat all microorganisms as potential pathogens. While the majority of microorganisms are not pathogenic to humans and have never been shown to cause illness, under unusual circumstances a few microorganisms that are not normally pathogenic can act as pathogens. Treat all microorganisms–especially unknown cultures–as […]