""A Quantitative Study of the Influence of Certain Neutral Salts Upon the Activity of Malt Amylase"" presents a detailed scientific exploration into the biochemical factors that regulate enzyme performance. Authored by Marion Cleaveland, this work delves into the complex relationship between neutral salts and the catalytic efficiency of malt amylase, a key enzyme involved in the breakdown of starch into sugars.
Through rigorous experimentation and quantitative analysis, the study examines how varying concentrations and types of salts-such as chlorides and nitrates-alter the enzymatic process. The research contributes to the fundamental understanding of enzyme kinetics and the environmental conditions that optimize or inhibit biological catalysts. This text serves as a significant historical contribution to the field of biochemistry, offering insights that are relevant to both theoretical research and practical applications in industrial processes like brewing and food science. It provides a methodical look at the chemical interactions that define enzymology, making it a valuable resource for students and professionals interested in the history of chemical research and the evolution of laboratory techniques in the early twentieth century.
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Marion Cleaveland Imprint: Tradd Street Press Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 2mm
Weight: 73g ISBN:9781025932828 ISBN 10: 102593282X Pages: 42 Publication Date:14 February 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active