Decay

Cards (21)

  • What is the main focus of the practical described in the video?
    Investigating temperature's effect on milk decay
  • Why does milk sour when left at room temperature?
    Bacteria produce acidic molecules during decay
  • What enzyme is used to model decay in the experiment?
    Lipase
  • What does the indicator cresol red indicate in the experiment?
    It changes color based on acidity
  • What color does cresol red turn in acidic conditions?
    Yellow
  • What is the purpose of sodium carbonate in the experiment?
    To create an alkaline environment
  • What is the independent variable in this experiment?
    Temperature
  • What is the dependent variable in this experiment?
    Time taken for milk to turn yellow
  • Why is it important to use a clean test tube for each experiment?
    To avoid triggering reactions prematurely
  • How can sharing data with other groups help in the experiment?
    It allows calculation of a mean result
  • What happens to enzyme activity at lower temperatures?
    Reactions occur slowly
  • What is the optimum temperature for enzyme reactions?
    The temperature at which reactions are fastest
  • What happens to enzymes at temperatures higher than the optimum?
    They denature and may stop functioning
  • How do decomposing microorganisms behave in warm conditions?
    They work faster but not in hot conditions
  • What is a common question type related to this practical?
    Questions about the effect of temperature
  • What is the significance of the practical for triple biology students?
    It is a required practical for their studies
  • What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?
    Temperature affects the speed of reactions
  • Why are control variables important in experiments?
    To ensure fair testing and accurate results
  • How does the indicator help in observing the reaction?
    It visually shows the acidity change
  • What happens to enzymes when they denature?
    They lose their functional shape
  • How does modeling decay with lipase help in the experiment?
    It simulates the decay process effectively