Decomposition of H2O2
Catalase disproportionates:
2H2O2 to 2H2O + O2,
H2O2 is a powerful oxidizing agent and is potentially damaging to cells. By preventing excessive H2O2 build up Catalase allows important cellular processes which produce H2O2 as a byproduct to take place safely.
Question:I know that, in the reaction of the enzyme catalase with hydrogen peroxide, the rate of reaction should double with every 10 degrees Celsius increase in temperature. Why?
Catalase disproportionates:
2H2O2 to 2H2O + O2,
H2O2 is a powerful oxidizing agent and is potentially damaging to cells. By preventing excessive H2O2 build up Catalase allows important cellular processes which produce H2O2 as a byproduct to take place safely.
Question:I know that, in the reaction of the enzyme catalase with hydrogen peroxide, the rate of reaction should double with every 10 degrees Celsius increase in temperature. Why?