Biochemistry

=**Biochemistry**=


 * Through biochemistry, you can begin to understand how non-living atoms and molecules manifest themselves into living organisms. In biology, this is known as an "emergent property". In other words,**
 * "The whole is greater than the sum of its parts."**


 * AP Essays**




 * AP Lab 2--Enzyme Catalysis**

Use the class data to create the following data tables & graphs for your lab report. You will have to scroll down to find the class data.

__**Data Tables:**__
 * Table 1. Baseline Amount of H2O2 in Solution**
 * Include an average of the class data for baseline
 * Table 2. The Uncatalyzed Rate of Decomposition of H2O2**
 * Include an average of the class data for the uncatalyzed rate of decomposition of H2O2
 * Table 3. The Catalyzed Rate of Decomposition of H2O2**

__**Figures:**__ All time trial figures should be presented as line graphs. Graph the data for each group and for the class average on the same graph.


 * Figure 1: The Catalyzed Rate of Decomposition of H2O2**


 * Tips for Data Analysis**-This is not an exhaustive list, but should help you get started.
 * The baseline amount of H2O2 in solution should have been exactly the same for each group. Explain why this is true and why your data does or does not reflect this.
 * Explain the uncatalyzed rate of decomposition of H2O2. Besides adding an enzyme, what factors could affect the uncatalyzed rate of decomposition?
 * Explain the results from Figure 2. Do these results agree with expected data? Explain why the results do or do not make sense.

Follow the link below to access class data. Remember to copy and paste from the Google doc into excel to make your data tables & graphs. [|Lab 2 Data Table]
 * __Class Data__**


 * Check out the "Week at a Glance" for Biochemistry**
 * Properties of Water Slideshow**
 * Test your mettle with basic chemistry:**


 * Carbohydrate Biochemistry Slideshow (Friday January 19, 2012)**


 * Lipid Biochemistry Slideshow (Monday January 23, 2012)**




 * Protein** **Biochemistry Slideshow (January 24, 2012)**