Write the simple equation that describes the action of the enzyme catalase. What is/are the substrate(s)? What is/are the product(s)? Why is it important that cells contain catalase?

Answer:

H2O2> H2O + O2. H2O2 is the substrate. Water and oxygen are the products.

Catalase is important because it is an antioxidant enzyme and as such can be used against numerous oxidative stress-related diseases as a therapeutic agent.