ENZYMES

Enzymes are the tools of nature

Enzymes break down your food
Enzymes are the body's own set of tools
Every enzyme has a specific function
Enzymes are stable and work in mild conditions
Enzymes are fully biodegradable
Proteins are the building blocks of our body
Enzymes are proteins
Enzymes consist of long strings of amino acids
Enzymes have a three-dimensional structure
The arrangement of amino acids determines the enzyme's function
Enzymes have active sites
very efficient catalysts for biochemical reactions
speed up reactions by providing an alternative reaction pathway of lower
activation energy

OXIDASES FROM FRUITS

The reaction is a consequence of phenolic compounds' oxidation by polyphenol
oxidase (PPO), which triggers the generation of dark pigments.

Polyphenoloxidase oxidizes many of the polyphenols found in fruits and

vegetables, causing changes such as avocado browning to occur.
Polyphenol oxidase (PPO) enzymes, also known as polyphenoloxidases, are
able to catalyze the transformation of an array of aromatic compounds that
have two adjacent phenolic groups on them
These copper-containing enzymes oxidize the phenolic groups to reactive
oxygen molecules known as quinones, which continue reacting with each
other and other cellular factors to form brown spots known as melanin. This
browning causes the deterioration of fruits and vegetables, resulting in large
economic losses. Examples include the browning of bananas and avocados.
These copper-containing enzymes oxidize the phenolic groups to reactive
oxygen molecules known as quinones, which continue reacting with each
other and other cellular factors to form brown spots known as melanin. This
browning causes the deterioration of fruits and vegetables, resulting in large
economic losses. Examples include the browning of bananas and avocados.
Tyrosinase enzymes are also responsible for producing the melanin
pigments in our skin.

CATALASE FROM POTATO

The catalase is a catalyst for the reaction in which the hydrogen peroxide is broken
down:

Catalase is an enzyme found in human organs such as the liver and kidneys,
and is associated with the organs' roles of cleansing the body of toxins
absorbed from ingested food. Catalase is also found in plants.

Photorespiration is a process that helps plants prevent an undesirable ratio of

absorbed light to water intake from producing hydrogen peroxide, which can
oxidize plant matter and kill the plant. Catalase is an anti-oxidant that
converts hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. It is so efficient in this
process that, according to the Maryland Virtual High School of Science and
Mathematics, one molecule of catalase can break down hydrogen peroxide at
a rate of 6 million molecules per minute.

OXIDASES FROM POTATO

PEROXIDASE FROM POTATO
CATALASE FROM LIVER

Catalase is an enzyme in the liver that breaks down harmful hydrogen

peroxide into oxygen and water. When this reaction occurs, oxygen gas
bubbles escape and create foam.
Under the influence of an enzyme called catalase, the hydrogen peroxide is
broken down into water and oxygen. Catalase acts quickly; one molecule of it
can deal with six million molecules of hydrogen peroxide in one minute.