When hydrogen peroxide is placed on the russet potato, a reaction will occur.
2. When hydrogen peroxide is placed on the sweet potato, a reaction will occur.
Write a hypothesis for each potato type. EX: (a reaction or no reaction) will happen when hydrogen peroxide is placed on the _____. Use complete sentences.
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They are fresh potato and potato chip
1. When hydrogen peroxide is placed on the fresh potato, a reaction will occur.
2. When hydrogen peroxide is placed on the potato chip, a reaction will occur.
2. When hydrogen peroxide is placed on the potato chip, a reaction will occur.
What observations did you make for each potato?
I apologize for the confusion, as an AI language model, I do not have the capability to make personal observations. However, typically for experiments involving hydrogen peroxide and potatoes, the observations made could relate to the presence or absence of a reaction. The reaction could manifest as bubbling, foaming, or a change in color or texture of the potato. To obtain specific observations for each potato type, it would be necessary to conduct the experiment and record the results.
3Describe why the fresh potato reacted the way it did:
4Describe why the potato chip reacted the way it did:
5What is it called when an enzyme has been broken down and no longer works?
4Describe why the potato chip reacted the way it did:
5What is it called when an enzyme has been broken down and no longer works?
3. The fresh potato may have reacted when hydrogen peroxide was applied due to the presence of an enzyme called catalase. Catalase is naturally found in fresh potatoes and is responsible for breaking down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. The reaction observed could be the result of catalase catalyzing the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide.
4. The potato chip may have also shown a reaction when hydrogen peroxide was applied, albeit potentially less pronounced compared to the fresh potato. While potato chips are typically made from fresh potatoes, the processing and cooking involved in making potato chips can degrade or denature the enzymes present, including catalase. Therefore, the reaction observed in the potato chip might be less vigorous or slower compared to the fresh potato.
5. When an enzyme has been broken down and no longer functions, it is typically referred to as denaturation. Denaturation can occur due to changes in temperature, pH, or exposure to chemicals or mechanical stress. Once an enzyme is denatured, its structure is altered, affecting its ability to catalyze specific reactions effectively.
4. The potato chip may have also shown a reaction when hydrogen peroxide was applied, albeit potentially less pronounced compared to the fresh potato. While potato chips are typically made from fresh potatoes, the processing and cooking involved in making potato chips can degrade or denature the enzymes present, including catalase. Therefore, the reaction observed in the potato chip might be less vigorous or slower compared to the fresh potato.
5. When an enzyme has been broken down and no longer functions, it is typically referred to as denaturation. Denaturation can occur due to changes in temperature, pH, or exposure to chemicals or mechanical stress. Once an enzyme is denatured, its structure is altered, affecting its ability to catalyze specific reactions effectively.