Lactase Enzyme Action: Lab Report Guidelines
For this lab report, use the following expectations as a guide when completing your lab report.
Introduction:
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Tell what enzymes are and why they are necessary (rationale).
Detail the role of the specific enzyme that you are using. Name the enzyme (rationale)
Tell what variables you are testing (purpose).
Describe what you are measuring and how it connects to enzyme action.
State which level of IV you think will have the highest rate of (kPa / min). (hypothesis)
Procedure:
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In addition to listing the steps of the experiment, include a diagram of the laboratory apparatus
when set-up.
Results:
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Create a data table of all measurements taken during the lab. You may use the handout as a
model for this table.
Include the class data of your IV and calculate the class average (mean) kPa / min..
Include the graphs made from your CBL and calculators that show the pressure changes
Make sure you label and number your axes and title your graph.
Include a bar graph comparing kPa / min rates (slope) for each level.
Include written observations
Conclusion:
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State the level that resulted in the highest rate. (your findings)
Tell whether or not your hypothesis was supported by your data
Explain your reasoning by siting your group data or the class data. Analyze the data.
Offer a detailed explanation by listing the possible enzymes that yeast.
Offer specific recommendations to improve the method to ensure greater accuracy.
Extra: refer to the effect of other independent variables in describing the ideal conditions for
this enzyme