IB Biology 1

Lactase Mini Research Assignment

Directions: Complete the following in your journal by using reliable websites. Cite them!

1.  Write the equation for the chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.

2.  Explain the use of lactase in the production of lactose-free milk. (IB Learning Target 2.5)

3.  The evolution of lactose tolerance in humans is an intriguing story! Read “Got Lactase?” from the Understanding Evolution website at UC Berkeley http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/news/070401_lactose and summarize the theories explaining why some populations are lactose tolerant as adults.

IB Biology 1

Lactase Mini Research Assignment

Directions: Complete the following in your journal by using reliable websites. Cite them!

1.  Write the equation for the chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.

2.  Explain the use of lactase in the production of lactose-free milk. (IB Learning Target 2.5)

3.  The evolution of lactose tolerance in humans is an intriguing story! Read “Got Lactase?” from the Understanding Evolution website at UC Berkeley http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/news/070401_lactose and summarize the theories explaining why some populations are lactose tolerant as adults.

IB Biology 1

Lactase Mini Research Assignment

Directions: Complete the following in your journal by using reliable websites. Cite them!

1.  Write the equation for the chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.

2.  Explain the use of lactase in the production of

lactose-free milk. (IB Learning Target 2.5)

3.  The evolution of lactose tolerance in humans is an intriguing story! Read “Got Lactase?” from the Understanding Evolution website at UC Berkeley http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/news/070401_lactose and summarize the theories explaining why some populations are lactose tolerant as adults.

IB Biology 1

Lactase Mini Research Assignment

Directions: Complete the following in your journal by using reliable websites. Cite them!

1.  Write the equation for the chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.

2.  Explain the use of lactase in the production of lactose-free milk. (IB Learning Target 2.5)

3.  The evolution of lactose tolerance in humans is an intriguing story! Read “Got Lactase?” from the Understanding Evolution website at UC Berkeley http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/news/070401_lactose and summarize the theories explaining why some populations are lactose tolerant as adults.

IB Biology 1

Lactase Mini Research Assignment

Directions: Complete the following in your journal by using reliable websites. Cite them!

1.  Write the equation for the chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.

2.  Explain the use of lactase in the production of lactose-free milk. (IB Learning Target 2.5)

3.  The evolution of lactose tolerance in humans is an intriguing story! Read “Got Lactase?” from the Understanding Evolution website at UC Berkeley http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/news/070401_lactose and summarize the theories explaining why some populations are lactose tolerant as adults.

IB Biology 1

Lactase Mini Research Assignment

Directions: Complete the following in your journal by using reliable websites. Cite them!

1.  Write the equation for the chemical reaction catalyzed by the enzyme lactase.

2.  Explain the use of lactase in the production of lactose-free milk. (IB Learning Target 2.5)

3.  The evolution of lactose tolerance in humans is an intriguing story! Read “Got Lactase?” from the Understanding Evolution website at UC Berkeley http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/news/070401_lactose and summarize the theories explaining why some populations are lactose tolerant as adults.