starch: 3

Question

amylase: 2
temp: 35
maltose: 0
maltase: 0
pH: 7
Glucose: 0
amylase inhibitor: 0
which of the following did you observe? (pick all that apply)
a. amylase did not have a reaction with starch
b. amylase reactive starts to create glucose molecules
c. amylase reacted with stars to create Maltose molecules

Answer 1

Based on the data provided, we can analyze the observations regarding amylase and starch:

1. Starch: 3 - Indicates the presence of starch.
2. Amylase: 2 - Indicates amylase is present.
3. Temp: 35 - This is a suitable temperature for enzyme activity.
4. Maltose: 0 - No maltose is present, which suggests that amylase did not break down starch into maltose.
5. Maltase: 0 - No maltase is present, which is not directly relevant to the reaction with starch but indicates that maltase isn't being produced or isn't in the reaction mixture.
6. pH: 7 - A neutral pH that is generally suitable for enzyme activity.
7. Glucose: 0 - Indicates that no glucose has been produced.

Now we evaluate the options based on this information:

a. Amylase did not have a reaction with starch - This appears to be true based on the fact that there is no maltose (0) or glucose (0) produced.

b. Amylase reactive starts to create glucose molecules - This is false as no glucose is produced.

c. Amylase reacted with starch to create Maltose molecules - This is also false as there is no maltose produced (0).

Therefore, the correct observation is:

• a. amylase did not have a reaction with starch.