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can potato skin affect the rate at which catalase in potato discs breaks down hydrogen peroxide? does potato skin contain the polysacharide cellulose?
Potato skin contains a high concentration of catalase, an enzyme that helps break down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen. Therefore, when potato skin is added to a solution of hydrogen peroxide, the catalase in the skin will speed up the breakdown process, resulting in a faster rate of reaction.
No, there are other factors that can also influence the rate of this reaction. Temperature, pH level, and concentration of catalase and hydrogen peroxide can all impact the rate at which catalase breaks down hydrogen peroxide.
Yes, the more potato skin that is added to the solution, the higher the concentration of catalase and the faster the reaction will occur. However, there is a limit to this effect as too much potato skin can lead to an excess of catalase, which may not necessarily increase the rate of reaction.
No, all types of potato skin contain catalase and will have a similar effect on the rate of catalase breakdown of hydrogen peroxide. However, the freshness and quality of the potato skin may affect the amount of catalase present and therefore the rate of reaction.
Understanding how different factors can influence the rate of enzyme reactions, such as the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide by catalase, can provide insight into how these reactions occur in living organisms. This knowledge can also have practical applications, such as in the development of medications and industrial processes that rely on enzyme reactions.