2. Based on the diagrams, catalase works best in a strongly acidic solution. A a neutral solution. a weakly acidic solution. D) a strongly basic solution. B

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2. Based on the diagrams, catalase works best in
a strongly acidic solution.
a weakly acidic solution.
A
a neutral solution.
D
a strongly basic solution.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Based on the diagrams, catalase works best in a strongly acidic solution. a weakly acidic solution. A a neutral solution. D a strongly basic solution.
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a toxic chemical (waste product) that is produced when our bodies break down amino
acids and complete other important metabolic reactions. Catalase is an enzyme found in our livers that is responsible
for the decomposition (break down) of hydrogen peroxide into the harmless compounds of water and oxygen. Due
to the enzyme's action, the cells in our bodies are able to rid themselves of the harmful H2O2 waste product. Without
the catalase enzyme, many of our cells would be damaged by the increased amount of H2O2. When the enzyme is
working, oxygen gas bubbles will be released. The chemical reaction that occurs is the following:
catalase
2H2O2
→ 2H,O + O2
Students in biology class performed an experiment to test the activity of catalase at different pH levels. The diagram
below represents the students’ results.
I
II
III
IV
V
bubbles of.
oxygen gas
piece of
liver containing
catalase
Strongly
Acidic Solution
Weakly
Acidic
Solution
Strongly
Basic Solution
Weakly
Basic
Solution
with Neutral pH
(Low pH)
(High pH)
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Transcribed Image Text:Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a toxic chemical (waste product) that is produced when our bodies break down amino acids and complete other important metabolic reactions. Catalase is an enzyme found in our livers that is responsible for the decomposition (break down) of hydrogen peroxide into the harmless compounds of water and oxygen. Due to the enzyme's action, the cells in our bodies are able to rid themselves of the harmful H2O2 waste product. Without the catalase enzyme, many of our cells would be damaged by the increased amount of H2O2. When the enzyme is working, oxygen gas bubbles will be released. The chemical reaction that occurs is the following: catalase 2H2O2 → 2H,O + O2 Students in biology class performed an experiment to test the activity of catalase at different pH levels. The diagram below represents the students’ results. I II III IV V bubbles of. oxygen gas piece of liver containing catalase Strongly Acidic Solution Weakly Acidic Solution Strongly Basic Solution Weakly Basic Solution with Neutral pH (Low pH) (High pH) Solution
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