How Does The Enzyme Affect The Rate Of Reaction Of Catalase

Catalase is an enzyme and enzymes are proteins are found within the cells of most living organisms. They are known as catalysts that breakdown hydrogen peroxide, H202(aq). Enzymes affect the rate of a chemical reaction, and speed up the relatively slow decomposition of hydrogen peroxide that would occur without the assistance of enzymes (Royal Society of Chemistry, 2017). The salinity of the environment the enzyme is placed in greatly affects the rate of the reaction of catalase. If the ionic concentration is close to zero, the charged amino group will attract one another and denature the protein in the process. However if the salt concentration is too high, the normal interactions of the charged acids will be blocked and denature the protein.