Investigating Enzymatic Reactions

• What enzyme breaks down starch?

  Amylase
• What does amylase break down starch into?

  Maltose
• What substance is used to test for starch?

  Iodine solution
• What is the colour change for testing for starch?

  Brown/orange to blue/black
• How do calculate rate of reaction?

  Rate = 1000 ÷ time