what if we add small peice of potato instead of liver? and why is this happening?
2007-02-28 15:42:18 · 3 answers · asked by sara a 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The peroxidase in the liver will increase the rate of reaction for the release of oxygen gas.
Potato also contains peroxidase and will increase the rate of reaction.
2007-02-28 15:45:44 · answer #1 · answered by Jerry P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure which will react faster, but both liver and potatoes contain enzymes that catalyze the decomposition of peroxide:
H2O2 ----> H2O + (1/2) O2
So as it reacts there are a lot of bubbles, which is the oxygen (O2) escaping.
My guess is that the liver has more enzymes and would make the reaction happen faster.
2007-02-28 23:49:00 · answer #2 · answered by greenstar_74 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who on this earth would actually bother to do that ,dear lady??
2007-02-28 23:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by » Ðëe®'§ Êÿ€ « 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋