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This Microscale Investigations of Catalase Activity in Plant Extracts lesson plan also includes:
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Use indirect measurements to monitor metabolic activity in plant cells. Scholars understand that cells with a higher metabolic rate have a higher concentration of catalase enzyme. They use this information to compare metabolic rates of different samples of both healthy and damages plant materials.
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Instructional Ideas
- Vary the types of plant material used; provide each group with samples that have both low and high catalase activity
- Ask pupils to write a summary of their findings as an exit card
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- Requires preparation of materials the day of the experiment
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