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Catalase Lab Report

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It was hypothesised that, if the Catalase is heated up to 37°C then it will produce oxygen faster that when it is at 23°C or 5°C because 37°C is the optimal temperature for Catalase. This was hypothesized because Catalase is a type of protein and when exposed to unfavorable temperatures, Proteins slow down or denature.

It was hypothesised that, if the Catalase is heated up to 37°C then it will produce Oxygen faster that when it is at 23°C or 5°C because 37°C is the optimal temperature for Catalase. The hypothesis is supported by the data because the overall rate of reaction for 37°C is 3.0%, for 23°C its 2.4%, and for 5°C it is 0.7%. The rate of reaction shows how much Oxygen is produced in a minute when the Hydrogen Peroxide is broken down

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