Question

What role does catalase play in this reaction?

Answer 1

Catalase is an enzyme that helps chemical reactions occur!

Explanation:

Here is video of catalase enzyme (from liver) catalyzing the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide.

The reaction can be written as follows.
`2H_2O_2 -> 2H_2O + O_2`

This answer gives more explanation about enzymes and how they work.

Hope this helps!