Catalase Experiment PDF
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This document describes an experiment on the enzyme catalase using potato extract and hydrogen peroxide. The experiment tests the functionality of the catalase and verifies the reagents' purity. The experiment is part of biology, and is suitable for secondary school.
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The action of the enzyme catalase on aqueous hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen gas is a well-established demonstration. Catalase is typically obtained by aqueous extraction of a potato, and the potato extract is mixed together with 3% hydrogen peroxide. The first experiment will establish that ou...
The action of the enzyme catalase on aqueous hydrogen peroxide to generate oxygen gas is a well-established demonstration. Catalase is typically obtained by aqueous extraction of a potato, and the potato extract is mixed together with 3% hydrogen peroxide. The first experiment will establish that our catalase works (positive control) and that our reagents are not contaminated (negative control). Untitled 1
