why does catalase work better than in iron breaking down hydrogen peroxide

Subject: why does catalase work better than in iron breaking down hydrogen peroxide

Date: Thu Nov 25 14:02:44 1999
Posted by Juniper
Grade level: undergrad School: No school entered.
City: London State/Province: No state entered. Country: england
Area of science: Biochemistry
ID: 943560164.Bc

Message:

I know that both catalase and iron break down hydrogen peroxide I assume the protein superstructure must help but I have had trouble understanding why--perhaps better orientation is gained with the enzyme compared to just the metal? I really do need to understand the high level biochemistry etc--can you help? thank-you

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