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For the most part, yes.
Many unicellular organisms do not, which is why it's used as a disinfectant: it's not very harmful to your cells (which can break it down) but it's harmful to bacteria (which can't).
Supv note: Gaah! Hydrogen peroxide is only toxic to organisms that can't stand an oxygen atmosphere such as Gram negative bacteria because it decomposes to release oxygen.
ANS2:Well, of course. That enzyme would be called "Hydrogen peroxidase". You can search on that topic or you could look at the attached link.
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∙ 15y agoYes. Enzymes are a type of catalyst, so in that case the peroxide is being broken down by a catalyst anyway.
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∙ 14y agoHydrogen peroxide is an acid. Yes, at the right concentration, this acid can kill a plant.
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Does the human liver break down more hydrogen peroxide in the summer or winter?
The enzyme catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide in the liver. Seasons do not generally affect the amount of hydrogen peroxide breakdown, because humans regulate their body temperature.
How is hydrogen peroxide broken down?
Peroxisomes are organelles that has an enzyme called catalase. This enzyme breaks down a harmful substance like hydrogen peroxide in cells to convert it into oxygen and water, which are harmless products.
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.
What is a degradation reaction?
A degradation reaction breaks down a large molecule into smaller molecules. For example, the enzyme catalase breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide into Oxygen and Water.
Why are bubbles produced when hydrogen peroxide reacts with catalase?
oxygen. catalase is an enzyme that breaks hydrogen peroxide down to form water and oxygen.
What is hydrogen peroxidase?
It is an enzyme that breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide.
What is peroxidase?
It is an enzyme that breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide.
Does the human liver break down more hydrogen peroxide in the summer or winter?
The enzyme catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide in the liver. Seasons do not generally affect the amount of hydrogen peroxide breakdown, because humans regulate their body temperature.
What is a degradation?
A degradation reaction breaks down a large molecule into smaller molecules. For example, the enzyme catalase breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide into Oxygen and Water.
Will the enzyme maltase catalyze the chemical reaction that breaks down hydrogen peroxide?
Of course not.Enzymes are specific.Moltase breaks Moltose into glucose only.
Peroxidase is an enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide in cells It accomplishes this because of its structure What part of the enzyme is involved in catalytic activity?
active site
How is hydrogen peroxide broken down?
Peroxisomes are organelles that has an enzyme called catalase. This enzyme breaks down a harmful substance like hydrogen peroxide in cells to convert it into oxygen and water, which are harmless products.
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.
What is a degradation reaction?
A degradation reaction breaks down a large molecule into smaller molecules. For example, the enzyme catalase breaks down Hydrogen Peroxide into Oxygen and Water.
Why are bubbles produced when hydrogen peroxide reacts with catalase?
oxygen. catalase is an enzyme that breaks hydrogen peroxide down to form water and oxygen.
Why does peroxide fizz when you put it in your ear?
Nearly every cell in the body produces and enzyme called catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen gas, forming bubbles. This enzyme can even be found inside the ear.
What is the job of the catalase enzyme?
Catalase breaks down toxic hydrogen peroxide in living organisms (in both plants and animals) into water and oxygen. 2H2O2 (reaction of catalase) produces 2H2O + O2
