Question

which of the following describes the reaction we observed and measured in the enzymes lab catalyzed by the enzyme catalase?
was this reaction anabolic or catabolic?

catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water ; anabolic
catalase breaks down glucose into carbon dioxide and water ; anabolic
catalase combines oxygen and hydrogen to form hydrogen peroxide ; anabolic
catalase converts starch into simple sugars; anabolic
catalase converts starch into simple sugars; catabolic
catalase breaks down glucose into carbon dioxide and water; catabolic
catalase combines oxygen and hydrogen to form hydrogen peroxide ; catabolic
catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water ; catabolic

question 38
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which of the following statement about the expected results from the enzymes lab is false?
(note: you should understand the expected results for catalase)

the test tube that contained lipase and hydrogen peroxide had the highest / tallest bubble column
catalase has the highest activity when around human body temperature (37°c)
the test tube with the hot water bath temperature station’s catalase solution had a lower / shorter
bubble colum than the test tube with the room temperature catalase solution.
catalase is most active in an environment with a neutral ph (ph = 7)
the test tube with a ph environment of 3.0 had a lower / shorter bubble colum than the test tube in
environment of 7.0

Explanation:

Catalase is an enzyme that specifically breaks down hydrogen peroxide (\(H_2O_2\)) into oxygen (\(O_2\)) and water (\(H_2O\)). Catabolic reactions involve the breakdown of larger molecules into smaller ones, while anabolic reactions build larger molecules from smaller ones. Since hydrogen peroxide is being broken down, this is a catabolic reaction.

Answer:

Catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water ; Catabolic