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Technological Applications of Enzyme Activity

Learning Goal:

You will research and present information on an enzyme used in a technological application. The goal is to understand how enzymes function in different industries and their optimal conditions for activity.

Instructions:

1. Select one of the topics listed below and find an enzyme relevant to that industry or field.
2. Research the enzyme:

• Identify the enzyme and its function.
• Explain how the enzyme is used in the chosen industry (mechanism, role, and impact).
• Describe one or more characteristics of the enzyme’s ideal environment (e.g., pH, temperature, substrate concentration).

3. Presentation:

• Your findings should be presented in a 1-2 page report (double-spaced, 12 font, Time News Roman or Arial) OR a short PowerPoint presentation (5-7 slides).
  
• For Powerpoint presentations: Include a script in the notes section of each slide to explain the content. The script should be concise but detailed enough for someone else to understand and present your work.
  
• Include diagrams or images where possible to illustrate concepts. Must be cited if not your own.
  
• Cite at least two reliable sources (textbooks, academic articles, reputable websites) in APA style. Include in-text citations in your report or slides.

1. Bioremediation (e.g., enzymes breaking down pollutants)
2. Application of enzymes in the food industry (e.g., lactase, amylase in food processing)
3. Application of enzymes in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g., drug synthesis, enzyme replacement therapy)
4. Digestive disorders (focus on digestive enzymes, such as lipase and protease)
5. Enzyme use in health care (e.g., targeting cancer cells, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C treatment)
6. Radioisotopic labelling (enzymes used for medical imaging and diagnostics)
7. Forensics (enzymes in DNA analysis, crime scene investigation)

Submission Format:

• Submit your project as a PDF document or PowerPoint file to the appropriate drop box in Moodle.
• Ensure that your name, submitted date, topic, and course code are clearly stated on the first page or slide.

• Plagiarism will not be tolerated; all work must be your own words. Proper citations and references to information that’s not your own.
• If you need assistance, feel free to reach out through Moodle chat or request a meeting.