Wake-up1. Explain what the term denature means?

2. What are two factors (specifically) that can cause enzymes to denature?

3. 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?