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If temp. Is raised to 50 Celsius from 37C. What happens to catalase? Does increasing temperature alter the structure of catalase, thereby decreasing oxygen production?

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Answer:

The enzyme catalase denatures and its structure disturbed

Step-by-step explanation:

Structure of catalase:

It is made up of four polypeptide chains of amino acids Each chain contains about 5oo amino acids.When a molecule of hydrogen peroxide enters into the active site of a catalase it acts with amino acids to breakdown the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

Effect of Temperature:

It the temperature raises beyond the optimum level , the enzyme catalase denatures and its structure is disturbed.

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