Catalase Lab Analysis & Review

Today students answered the following questions about the lab we did on Friday. Once they finished analyzing the lab, they were able to start on a review packet for the test.

1. Based on what you know about the guidelines for writing a scientifically accurate title, write a title for this lab.

Below is a table of raw data from all three classes for the Potato Catalase Lab. Note: all units are in cm. Be sure to include units in your answers for all the questions.

sample	Hot	Room Temp	Cold
1	0.1	5.8	3.4
2	0	4.7	5.3
3	0.1	5	6
4	4	8	6.8
5	0.1	3.9	5.9
6	0	2.8	4.2
7	0	4.5	8
8	0	5	4.8
9	0.2	4.5	5.5
10	0.1	3.5	5
11	0.2	4	1.5
12	0	2	5

2. What is raw data?

3. True or False: you should include raw data in your discussion section of your lab reports? (circle one answer).

4. What is the average height of the bubbles for the hot group _______________?

5. What is the average height of the bubbles for the room temperature group _____________?

6. What is the average height of the bubbles for the cold group ______________?

7. What do you suppose could be an explanation for the anomaly in sample 4?

8. What biological concept did this lab illustrate? Write your answer in at least three complete sentences.