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Catalase is an enzyme that catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. It requires an optimum pH of 7 to properly function, thus the addition of acid will decrease or deactivate the enzyme.

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Q: Did the addition of acid increase or decrease the activity of catalase?
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