The Activity of Liver Enzyme Catalase (Leaving Cert Agricultural Science): Flashcards

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The Activity of Liver Enzyme Catalase
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What catalase breaks down

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2H_2O_2)

Products when catalase breaks down H2O2H_2O_2

Water and oxygen gas

Tissue with high catalase concentration

Liver tissue

Catalase reaction equation

2H2O2→2H2O+O22H_2O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O + O_2

Optimal temperature for catalase

37°C

Optimal pH for catalase

pH 7

What creates foam in catalase experiment

Oxygen gas

Purpose of control tube

Shows reaction needs enzyme present

Result in test tube with liver + H2O2H_2O_2

Vigorous bubbling and rapid foam

Why sand is used when grinding liver

To break open liver cells

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