Principle

Catalase is an enzyme that - in humans - is found predominantly in the liver and erythrocytes. It decomposes hydrogen peroxide, which is a toxic byproduct of cellular respiration, into water and oxygen.

Benefits


Compact, easily transportable setup

For both demonstration and student experiments

Flexible experimenting thanks to wireless data transmission

Additional experiment in plant physiology and biochemistry can be performed with few modifications

Data acquisition with tablets possible

With detailed experiment guide



Tasks


To examine the enzymatic decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, a cell respiratory poison, in the liver.

To investigate the influence of the temperature and pH on the metabolic activity.


What you can learn about


Enzyme catalase

Decomposition of H2O2

Poisonous by-product of cell respiration

Influence of temperature and pH


Software included. Computer not provided.