Biochemistry Laboratory-Second Term A.Y.

2016-2017
Enzymatic Activity of Salivary Amylase
Tana, Demariel G., Te, Joanne T. & Tigulo, Celina Ysabel G.*
College of Science, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Santo
Tomas, Espaa Blvd, Manila

Date Submitted: March 3, 2017

I. Abstract

The enzymatic activity of salivary amylase may be affected by various factors such as pH and
temperature. In this experiment the enzymatic activity and specificity of salivary amylase at
different temperatures and pH values were measured. The data gathered was graphed with
reciprocal time against temperature and pH, both graphs having bell shaped curves. The optimum
temperature for the enzymatic activity of salivary amylase was 37C and its optimum pH value
was 8.

II. Introduction

III. Methodology
IV. Results and Discussion
V. Conclusion
VI. References