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	Project title	What is the effect of Catalase on Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2)
	Difficulty Level	High school
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Description
Catalysts are molecules which speed the rate of reactions. Enzymes are special types of protein chemicals which act as catalysts for biological reactions. Enzymes can be found in all living things, plant and animal. In this activity you will investigate some of the properties of chemical reaction that is helped along by an enzyme. The enzyme used in this investigation is called catalase. Catalase is produced by the body to break down Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a common by-product of metabolic reactions. In high concentration it is toxic; therefore, its accumulation in cells would be harmful. Most tissues, however, contain the enzyme catalase, which catalyzes the breakdown of peroxide to water and oxygen.
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