what is the effect of ENZYME CATALYSE FOUND in POTATO on H2O2?

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what is the effect of ENZYME CATALYSE FOUND in POTATO on H2O2?

2006-12-19 03:58:43 · 3 answers · asked by MYLIFE 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Its not CATALYSE,its CATALASE!

Catalase is a common enzyme found in living organisms. Its functions include catalyzing the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.

2H2O2------catalase------>2H2O+O2

2006-12-19 04:00:14 · answer #1 · answered by Som™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

catalyse causes the H2O2 to release O2 gas, and become H2O

2006-12-19 12:04:35 · answer #2 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It acts as a CATALYST, and helps dramtically speed up the rate at which H2O2 decomposes into Water and Oxygen.

Without it, H2O2 decomposes at a painstakingly, slow and boring speed.

2006-12-19 12:03:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋