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In this investigation I will perform two experiments in an attempt to determine what the best temperature is for Catalase to do its job as an enzyme in breaking down Hydrogen Peroxide.
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Investigating the factors effecting the breakdown of Hydrogen Peroxide by the enzyme Catalase Introduction: In this investigation I will perform two experiments in an attempt to determine what the best temperature is for Catalase to do its job as an enzyme in breaking down Hydrogen Peroxide. Catalase as a catalyst: Catalase is a powerful catalyst that is found in the Liver. It has the ability to quickly efficiently and safely breakdown and neutralise the threat of Hydrogen Peroxide. Without this enzyme the body would be poisoned by the Hydrogen Peroxide and die. Like most enzymes Catalase has an optimum functioning temperature of about 37 degrees Celsius. However if the temperature is too low it may not work, or if it is too high say about 75 degrees, the enzyme may die and cease to function. Why does hydrogen Peroxide need to be broken down in the Human Body? Hydrogen Peroxide...
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