Question: Experiment 6 Case Study: Enzymes A student peels one large apple and cuts it into 12 strips uniformly. Three strips were subjected to the following

Experiment 6 Case Study: Enzymes A student peels one large apple and cuts it into 12 strips uniformly. Three strips were subjected to the following conditions: 

a. kept on an open petri plate (no solution) 

b. immersed in 1% solution of ascorbic acid (a reducing agent) 

c. boiled in distilled water for 3 minutes and then set aside 

d. soaked in distilled water and set aside 

The student observed and recorded the results after 30 minutes. Predict the theoretical observed appearance of the apple strips. Based on your understanding from experiment 6: Enzymes, provide an explanation for the following observed appearances. Answers should be concise, intellectual and should be no more than 50 words.

Treatment Observed appearance Explanation Open Petri dish Immersed in 10% ascorbic acid

Treatment Observed appearance Explanation Open Petri dish Immersed in 10% ascorbic acid (reducing agent) Boiled in distilled water

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