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
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	See Also:		enzyme
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A type of peroxidase enzyme which removes hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) 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.