Alternative amylase prac

[MAA]

Hi Everyone,

My First Post.

Just wondering if anyone has a prac which shows amylase digestion?
(But doesn't require the student to use their own saliva.)

Thankyou,
Margaret.

[dolphinscales]

Saliva - artificial

A solution of 1% diastase (salivary amylase) is a safe substitute for saliva in digestion experiments.
(Make sure that the diastase purchased is free from reducing sugars - click here for suppliers.)

Thanks Eleanor Garrett - Governor Stirling S.H.S. for this info.



from the web site - http://www.rtg.wa.edu.au/ideas/ideaindx.htm


BY the way welcome

[RosalieM]

Hi Margaret,
If you use the search function and search for amylase you will find some discussion on this from last year.
Rosalie

[kimmy]

Hi Margaret - Just want to say Welcome to the Chemtalk Family.

Hope that we are all of some help to you.

KIMMY