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catalatic

catalatic

9.9
Relating to the enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide in cells
  • adjective
  • /ˌkætəˈlætɪk/
  • Specialized
: catalático
  • The catalatic activity in liver cells helps break down hydrogen peroxide efficiently.

Examples

  • The catalatic process is essential for breaking down hydrogen peroxide.

  • The catalatic activity in liver cells helps break down hydrogen peroxide.

  • A deficiency in catalatic function can affect cellular detoxification processes.

  • Researchers studied the catalatic properties of various microorganisms.

  • In the lab, we studied the catalatic reactions occurring in yeast.

  • Researchers studied the catalatic properties of various microorganisms to understand their detoxification abilities.

  • A deficiency in catalatic function can significantly impair a cell's ability to manage oxidative stress.

Surface Forms

catalatic positive

Morphology

catalatic = catalase (transparent) = catalase + atic

Formed from the enzyme name 'catalase' with an adjectival suffix; the adjective directly relates to catalase.

Etymology

Catalatic comes from catalase, the name of the enzyme, and is related to catalyst and catalysis, words that mean helping a 'break down' or a quick chemical change. So, catalatic describes something that belongs to or helps the enzyme catalase, which helps cells 'break down' harmful substances.