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it is important because the shape of h2o2 must be complementary to the shape of the active site of the calase enzyme. Enzyme substarate complex can be formed and enzyme product complex can then be formed. If h202 shape was not complementary of the shape of the active site of catalase h202 could not be broken down into water and oxygen. Without the enzyme present it would take days for the h202 to break down. It would eventually break but it would take a long time. So the shape is important because without h202 would not be able to bind with the active site.
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How do living cells produce H2O2?
Yes,they do produce H2O2.They are broken by catalase enzyme.
Mix hydrogen peroxide and liver?
The enzyme in the liver (catalase) decomposes the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen molecules.
What happens when you mix cold liver and peroxide?
The enzyme in the liver (catalase) decomposes the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen molecules. However this reaction will be slower then the liver being at 37 degrees celsius as this is the optimal condition for the enzyme catalase. The reaction will occur at a slower rate when an enzyme is below its optimal condition so generally when an enzyme is in cold conditions it will function slower.
What molecule is catalase breaking down in this reaction?
H2o2
What type of reaction does catalase do?
Catalase is an enzyme which breaks down hydrogen peroxide
What enzyme breaks down H2O2?
Catalase break down H2O2.It is stored in peroxisomes.
How do living cells produce H2O2?
Yes,they do produce H2O2.They are broken by catalase enzyme.
Why does fresh liver react better in H2O2 then boiled liver?
It all has to do with catalase. Catalase is an enzyme and a biological catalyst in the decomposition of H2O2. When its fresh, catalase is still present in the liver. However, when the liver is boiled, the catalase enzyme is denatured (as it is a protein).
What enzyme break down h2o2 to h2o and o2?
catalase
What enzyme breaks down enzymes?
Catalase break down H2O2.It is stored in peroxisomes.
Does liver contain an enzyme which breaks down H2o2?
H2O2 (Hydrogen Peroxide) is broken down by Catalase [an enzyme of the Peroxidase family], produced by every living animal cell. So yes.
Mix hydrogen peroxide and liver?
The enzyme in the liver (catalase) decomposes the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen molecules.
What is the substrate of catalase?
A substrate is a substance in which an enzyme reacts. The substrate for catalase would be hydrogen peroxide otherwise known as H2O2.
What part of the body is catalase found?
In humans, Catalase exists in all the organs of the body, but is found mosty in the liver.
What happens when you mix cold liver and peroxide?
The enzyme in the liver (catalase) decomposes the hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen molecules. However this reaction will be slower then the liver being at 37 degrees celsius as this is the optimal condition for the enzyme catalase. The reaction will occur at a slower rate when an enzyme is below its optimal condition so generally when an enzyme is in cold conditions it will function slower.
What molecule is catalase breaking down in this reaction?
H2o2
What type of reaction does catalase do?
Catalase is an enzyme which breaks down hydrogen peroxide
