About the
How Amylase Works
Lesson
Summary
A lesson to demonstrate how the enzyme Amylase works.
Lesson Objectives
• That starch is found in certain foods and is also a main ingredient in some commercial products such as spray we use to iron clothes.
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That iodine turns into a dark purple when it contacts starch.
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That saliva contains Amylase.
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That Amylase is an Enzyme.
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That amylase breaks down starch.
Suggested Grades
5th Grade
6th Grade
Lesson Excerpt
Our saliva contains an enzyme called: “Amylase”. Amylase breaks down “starch”. Starch is found in many foods like bread, rice, wheat, potatoes and some fruits. Starch is also used as a main ingredient in household products like the “starch” we use to iron our clothes.
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