Catalase is an enzyme that makes the reaction happen, or catalyzes it. It breaks down hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), into Hydrogen (H2O) and Oxygen (O2). Catalase plays a big role in the protection of organelles and tissues from damage by peroxide, which is produced repeatedly by many metabolic reactions. Although catalase seems to be indestructible, it can be slowed down by an inhibitor. An inhibitor is a molecule or substance that slows down a reaction, such as a detergent. It unravels the enzyme and makes it harder and harder to fit a substrate in to the active
Catalase is an enzyme that makes the reaction happen, or catalyzes it. It breaks down hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), into Hydrogen (H2O) and Oxygen (O2). Catalase plays a big role in the protection of organelles and tissues from damage by peroxide, which is produced repeatedly by many metabolic reactions. Although catalase seems to be indestructible, it can be slowed down by an inhibitor. An inhibitor is a molecule or substance that slows down a reaction, such as a detergent. It unravels the enzyme and makes it harder and harder to fit a substrate in to the active