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Investigating the action of the enzyme Catalase upon hydrogen Peroxide
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Investigating the action of the enzyme Catalase upon hydrogen Peroxide Aim Effect of temperature of the action of the Enzyme Catalase. Planning Metabolic reactions occur quickly and thousands of reactions are taking place at the same time in cells. Order and control is essential if reactions are not to interfere with each other. These features of metabolism are made possible by the action of enzymes. For centuries humans have used enzymes to produce bread, cheese, yoghurt, wine and beer. But now they are used on a wide commercial scale in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries and for analytical purposes. Enzymes have the following properties: •They are large protein molecules •act as catalysts •lower activation energy •Are reversible in their action •Are very efficient, having high turnover numbers •Can be detected by heat •Most are specific. How enzymes work- Enzymes work with another molecule called a substrate. Each enzyme has its own special shape, with an area (the active site) on to...
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