Wake-up 1.Explain what the term denature means? 1.What are two factors (specifically) that can cause enzymes to denature? 2.Collect your cups from the back table.
Enzyme and Jell-O Christopherson
Examine each cup. Which fruit made Jell-O? Fill in the Data Table on your lab sheet from yesterday.
Pineapple did NOT make Jell-O! WHY????
Why????
Inside Pineapple, there is an enzyme called BROMELAIN BROMELAIN breaks down protein, gelatin.
Gelatin Bromelain Broken down Gelatin
What effects do temperature and pH have on the effectiveness of Bromelain?