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Meaning of CATALASE
Pronunciation:
'kat`leys
WordNet Dictionary
Definition:
[n] enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water
CATALASE is a 8 letter word that starts with C.
See Also:
enzyme
Biology Dictionary
Definition:
A type of
peroxidase
enzyme
which removes hydrogen peroxide (H
2
O
2
) from the
cell
by turning it into water and oxygen. Catalase is mostly found in small
organelles
called peroxisomes, found in the
cytoplasm
of the cell.
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