Why is the shape of H2O2 important to the enzyme catalase?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The shape of H2O2 is important because enzymes like catalase have specific active sites where the substrate (H2O2) binds and reacts. The shape of H2O2 must fit into the active site of catalase for the enzyme to catalyze the decomposition of H2O2 effectively. If the shape of H2O2 does not match the active site, the enzyme may not work properly.