Enzymes Design IA

On May 4th you will have a Design IA due.  This is only the design component, you will NOT need to actually do this IA.  Since you don't need to actually conduct this investigation, a shortage of equipment will not be a limiting factor for your experiment.

You will design an experiment that specifically addresses this statement:

Investigate a factor that may effect enzyme activity.

Go here to see a list of common enzymes in the human body.  Recall the factors that affect enzyme activity (temperature, pH, substrate concentration).  You will need to research your enzyme and include appropriate background information.  Make sure you cite these sources!!!!

The blue and green book reminds you that time should NEVER be an independent variable (pg. 5).

Your experiment can NOT be the same as anyone else's in the course.

E period - you will have class time on Monday and Wednesday to work on this.

H period - you will have class time on Tuesday and Wednesday to work on this.

Lastly, please, please, please remember that this is one aspect of your IB grade that YOU have complete control over!