Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide by Catalase

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Decomposition of Hydrogen Peroxide by Catalase

Catalase from a slice of potato decomposes hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.


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When a slice of potato is placed into a solution of hydrogen peroxide, bubbles of oxygen form on the potato surface and rises to the top of the solution. Potatoes contain catalase, an enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

Design, Text, and Demonstration:
	Kristin Johnson	University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706

Video production, editing, and voice:
	Jerrold J. Jacobsen	University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI 53706
	Greg Minix	University of Wisconsin - Madison, College of Engineering, Madison, WI 53706
	Michael Killips	University of Wisconsin - Madison, School of Nursing, Madison, WI 53706