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Graphs
What are Tables and Graphs
Tables and graphs are visual representations.
They are used to organize information to show
patterns and relationships.
A graph shows information by representing it as a
shape.
Scientists use tables and graphs to record data
Not only used in science
Importance of Tables and Graphs
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NkT-oYPkOA
Reading Graphs
Orient yourself with the X and Y axis
pH influence on enzyme activity
X axis (independent variable) is
the strength of pH
Y axis (dependent variable) is
the percent of the enzyme
activity. At the top 100% of the
enzyme is at work
Look at the intervals or scale of
the data
• Enzyme “Green”
peaks around pH of
6.8
• Enzyme “Blue” peaks
around pH of 8
Question?
Which enzyme works best at pH 3?
You have to start on the X axis go to pH 3, then travel up the Y axis to see which
enzyme has the highest percentage. So we would pick? Enzyme Pepsin (red)
Question?
What is the optimum pH for enzyme Trypsin?
Now you have to start on the Y axis and go to the highest peak on Trypsin, then follow this down
to the X axis. The answer is? pH 8
Questions: Try to answer the
question on your own before
looking at any choices. That way
you won’t be swayed to change
your answer, or become confused.
Question: What is the order of enzyme
activity from greatest to least at pH 6?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSvKkXkjJ9I
Answer the following
Bar Graph
Bar graphs are usually easier to read. Make sure you look at each axis
and the labels.
A question for this graph might be:
Which month had the lowest recorded temperature in 2004?
Tables
usually pretty easy to read
Which pH produced the most average plant growth?
What is the range of pH producing the optimum growth
for plants?