If temp. Is raised to 50 Celsius from 37C. What happens to catalase? Does increasing temperature alter the structure of catalase, thereby decreasing oxygen production?

The enzyme catalase denatures and its structure disturbed

Explanation:

Structure of catalase:

It is made up of four polypeptide chains of amino acids Each chain contains about 5oo amino acids. When a molecule of hydrogen peroxide enters into the active site of a catalase it acts with amino acids to breakdown the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.

Effect of Temperature:

It the temperature raises beyond the optimum level, the enzyme catalase denatures and its structure is disturbed.