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==Question==
==Question==
Determine how reaction rates of polyphenoloxidase, an enzyme that is responsible for the browning of damaged surfaces of fruits and vegetables, shifts under differing temperature conditions and enzyme concentrations.
Determine how reaction rates of polyphenoloxidase, an enzyme that is responsible for the browning of damaged surfaces of fruits and vegetables, shifts under differing temperature conditions and enzyme concentrations.

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Question

Determine how reaction rates of polyphenoloxidase, an enzyme that is responsible for the browning of damaged surfaces of fruits and vegetables, shifts under differing temperature conditions and enzyme concentrations.

Theory

Derivative as an instantaneous rate of change (CBM pg. 97)

References

1. Yemenicioglu, Ozkan, and Cemeroglu 1997

2. Nourian, Ramaswamy, and Kushalappa 2003

3. Chutintrasri and Noomhorm 2006

Keywords

enzyme

reaction rate

derivative

Professor

Discussion

Biological problems

Calculus problems

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