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Catalase is the most well known enzyme common to both liver and potato, but there are others enzymes that can be found in potato.

Oxidase and peroxidase are the other enzymes that can be found in potato. Oxidases in potato includes tyrosinase, cathecol oxidase and cytochrome oxidase. Peroxidase have the same function as with oxidase but they need a co-factor in order to complete its required action. The co-factor phenol oxidase is found abundant in potatoes. Hence, it will have a positive reaction once a substrate will be added indicating the presence of peroxidase in potatoes.

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Household food items that can break down hydrogen peroxide?

potatoes or liver anything with the enzyme catalase


Why does liver break down H2O2 faster than potato?

The liver contains higher levels of catalase enzyme, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and oxygen. Potatoes also contain catalase, but in lower levels compared to the liver. This difference in enzyme concentration causes the liver to break down H2O2 faster than potatoes.


What are some good sources of the human enzyme catalase?

Good sources of the human enzyme catalase include liver, kidney, and red blood cells, which are rich in this enzyme. Other sources include fruits like kiwi and vegetables like broccoli, as well as certain microorganisms like yeast and bacteria. Catalase is also found in high concentrations in the liver due to its role in breaking down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.


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).


Why was liver used as a source of this enzyme?

liver is an organic compound that contains HIGH levels of catalase (enzyme)


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Where is an enzyme in the digestive system?

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