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Catalase Definition:
An enzyme that catalyzes the destruction of hydrogen peroxide.
Prescott's Microbiology 9th Edition by Joanne Willey, Linda Sherwood, Christopher J. Woolverton
Catalase Notes:
Catalase is an enzyme that is commonly found in almost all the living organisms that are exposed to oxygen such as animals, bacteria and plants. This enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen and water. This enzyme is crucial for the protection of cell from oxidative damage by ROS.
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