Enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide to produce water and oxygen are called catalase. All organisms containing oxygen contain the enzyme catalase. Its production capacity is higher than all enzymes. One molecule of catalase produces hundreds of millions of water and oxygen from H2O2 per second. Uses or importance of catalog are-
(i) Catalase is widely used in dairy industry. Catalase enzyme is used to remove H2O2 from milk before making cheese.
(ii) It is used in textile industry. Catalase enzyme is used to remove H2O2 from fabrics.
(iii) It is used as eye contact lens cleaner.
(iv) It is used in food packaging to prevent oxidation of food.
(v) It is used to remove H2O2 from fabrics.