NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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the enzyme catalase was denatured
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the temperature sped up the reaction too much to see the oxygen
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The enzyme was used up which prevent any further reactions.
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no oxygen in hydrogen peroxide to release
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Detailed explanation-1: -This is because the heat degraded the catalase enzyme, making it incapable of processing the hydrogen peroxide.
Detailed explanation-2: -[2] Catalase as an enzyme that belongs to the group of peroxydases is widely applied because of its ability for catalytic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen. [3–5] Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast is an abundant source of catalase.
Detailed explanation-3: -A damaged enzyme may no longer work to catalyze a chemical reaction. Catalase is an enzyme in the liver that breaks down harmful hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. When this reaction occurs, oxygen gas bubbles escape and create foam.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mutations in the CAT gene greatly reduce the activity of catalase. A shortage of this enzyme can allow hydrogen peroxide to build up to toxic levels in certain cells. For example, hydrogen peroxide produced by bacteria in the mouth may accumulate in and damage soft tissues, leading to mouth ulcers and gangrene.
Detailed explanation-5: -Catalase works differently at different temperatures. Catalase activity increases as the temperature goes from 0’C to around 30’C. Catalase activity decreases as temperature goes from around 30’C to 100’C.