?Baker’s yeast contains a biological catalyst known as catalase, which catalyzes the

Chapter 17, Problem 29

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Baker’s yeast contains a biological catalyst known as catalase, which catalyzes the transformation of hydrogen peroxide, \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}_{2}\), into oxygen, \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\), and water, \(\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{O}\). Write a balanced equation for this reaction. Add a couple milliliters of 3% hydrogen peroxide to a glass containing a small amount of baker’s yeast. What happens? Why?

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H_2O_2

O_2

H_2O

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