Catalase is an enzyme that speeds up the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide in cells. During this reaction oxygen is given off. A sc
ientist designs an experiment to determine how much oxygen is given off when varying concentrations of catalase are used. Identify the independent variable A the concentration of the catalase B the result of the reaction C Type of proxide D the shape of the container
An independent variable is <u>a variable that is intentionally altered (directly or indirectly) and is not dependent on another variable</u> in the course of an experiment. Unlike the independent variable, the dependent variable depends or is presumed to depend on the altered independent variables.
From the explanation above, it can be deduced that the concentration of the catalase is the independent variable as it was intentionally altered (by using different concentrations) in the course of the experiment. The amount of oxygen given off is the dependent variable here
