Write the simple equation that describes the action of the enzyme catalase. What is/are the substrate(s)? What is/are the produc

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Write the simple equation that describes the action of the enzyme catalase. What is/are the substrate(s)? What is/are the produc

t(s)? Why is it important that cells contain catalase?

Biology

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Novosadov [1.4K] · Answer 1 · 2023-09-14T17:12:20+03:00

Novosadov [1.4K]2 years ago

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Answer:

H2O2> H2O + O2. H2O2 is the substrate. Water and oxygen are the products.

Explanation:

Catalase is important because it is an antioxidant enzyme and as such can be used against numerous oxidative stress-related diseases as a therapeutic agent.