Amylase is the enzyme that controls the breakdown of starch to glucose. Describe how the student could investigate the effect of pH on the breakdown of starch by amylase.

Breakdown answer into 5 simple marks that can be easily understood and remembered:Control variable - Keep amount of amylase and starch the sameDependent Variables - change PH levels 3 times Keep temperature the same using a water bathThe presence of starch is tested using an iodine test Observe colour changes (blue)

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