Question

WORTH 100 POINTS why does catalase need to be in an alkaline environment

Answer 1

Catalase is an enzyme, a large protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction. The optimum pH level of catalase is between pH 7 and pH 11. At a pH level lower or higher than this range, the catalase stops working.

Answer 2

Answer by YourHope:

Because it is an enzyme, the optimum pH level of catalase is between pH 7 and pH 11. At a pH level lower or higher than this range, the catalase stops working.

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