Small Scale Biochemistry
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The laboratories and activities in this manual are for high school and middle school alike. Any one with an interest in biochemistry will appreciate the ease and effectiveness of this manual.
Students will find that chemistry has an important place in biology.
Table of Contents
Student Teacher
Section Section
Introduction: Small Scale Biochemistry 1
Biology Pedagogy 3 Student Teacher
Properties of Water 7 75
Fast Food Meal Analysis 15 81
A Biochemical Photo-reaction 21 85
Enzymes: Biological Catalysts 25 89
The Way Disease Spreads 31 93
Glycolysis 35 95
Effectiveness of a Natural Insecticide 39 97
Photosynthesis – The Light Reaction 45 101
Iodine Number of a Fat 49 103
Bio – Isomerization: A Simulation
of an Enzymatic Reaction 55 105
The Isolation of Trimyristin from Nutmeg 59 107
A Biological Preservative 63 109
Anthocyanins: Nature’s Palette 71 111
Appendix: Disposal Technique 113
Appendix 2: A Micro Melting Point 115
Note: All laboratory procedures assume that the individuals performing the experiments will conduct the experiments using all possible caution and care. Theta Technologies assumes no liability for any mishap, misdeed or omission in these procedures or recommended directions.