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Hydrogen Peroxide Liver Experiment

Peroxidase and Liver Experiments

Ancient scholars were very attentive to the way of knowing things. Today, there is an experiment related to hydrogen peroxide and the liver, which can quite reveal the mystery.

Prepare a number of substances, there is hydrogen peroxide solution, which is a common chemical and has oxidizing properties. Take a fresh liver and cut it into small pieces. Liver, hidden in the human body, main metabolism and many other important tasks, rich in a variety of enzymes, the key to this experiment is the peroxidase contained in the liver.

In a clean container, pour an appropriate amount of hydrogen peroxide solution. Its color is transparent, looks ordinary, but it contains chemical power. Then, put a small piece of liver in it. In an instant, bubbles can be seen emerging in the solution, like a pearl rising from the bottom of the water. This is due to the peroxidase in the liver, which catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. When hydrogen peroxide encounters this enzyme, it is divided into water and oxygen, and the oxygen escapes, so it looks like a bubble.

Looking at this experiment, many things can be considered. Enzymes are like the good guides of chemical reactions. Although they do not participate in the final state change of the reaction, they can greatly change the rate of chemical reactions. Peroxidase in the liver can rapidly catalyze the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide, which is a delicate chemical regulation in organisms. Organisms are like a precise instrument, and all chemical reactions are carried out in an orderly manner, and the role of enzymes is indispensable.

And this experiment can also let my generation know that there are wonders of chemistry everywhere in life. What we see every day, after scientific inquiry, is so mysterious. From the small to the big, the operation of all things in the world is reasonable, and we need to use scientific methods, careful observation, and in-depth investigation to get a glimpse of the secrets.