what gas is produced as a result of a catalase reaction
Explain why there is a difference in the rates of reaction between the liver and the potato. Liver contains more of the enzyme catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide. Liver contains more because it detoxifies substances in the body. A larger amount of catalase lowers the activation energy, therefore speeds up the rate of reaction. The potato contains less of the enzyme catalase, therefore requires more activation energy, slowing down the rate of reaction.