The Scientific Method

• Scientific Method is a process of investigation where problems are identified and their explanations are tested by carrying out experiments.
• Observation : An unbiased, accurate report of an event.
• Hypothesis : An educated guess based on observations.
• Experiment : An experiment is designed to test a hypothesis.
• Data : Consists of measurements, observations/information gathered during an experiment.
• Replicate : A repeat of an experiment.
• Control : A comparison used to provide a standard against which the actual experiment can be judged.
• Theory : A hypothesis that has been supported by different experiments.
• Principle/Law : A theory that... (More)

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WHAT IS MEANT BY IMMOBILISATION?

Means fixed in place. Immobilised enzymes are enzymes that are attached,or fixed to each other or to an inert material.

NAME A SUBSTANCE THAT IS USED TO IMMOBILISE ENZYMES?

Sodium Alginate

2 ADVANTAGES OF IMMOBILISING ENZYMES?

• Can be reused. This is a huge advantage as the cost of replacing enzymes are very high.
• The process of immobilising an enzyme increases its stability

ONE APPLICATION OF A NAMED IMMOBILISED ENZYME - REFER TO SUBSTRATE, PRODUCT & ENZYME.

Lactase is an immobilised enzyme in porous beads and used to convert lactose into sweeter tasting... (More)