SAPS Student Project - catechol 
This is a SAPS student project starter, for Biology students studying A-levels, Scottish Highers and IB who are planning their independent investigation. It contains ideas for investigations on a topic, and outlines of the scientific techniques needed for these investigations.
All we see is a piece of bruised fruit on the supermarket shelf – but what are the mechanisms behind bruising and browning, and how does it protect damaged plants against both bacterial and fungal disease? Catechol oxidase activity may be of huge economic importance. It has been estimated that half the world’s fruit and vegetable crop is lost due to post-harvest browning reactions due to the enzyme. In this project starter, you’ll investigate the enzyme activity in plant tissues.
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