Enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst

• Decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Catalase is a common enzyme found in nearly all living organisms exposed to oxygen (such as bacteria, plants, and animals). It catalyzes the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen . It is a very important enzyme in protecting the cell from ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
catalase \catalase\ n. an enzyme found in most plant and animal cells that functions as an oxidative catalyst; it decomposes hydrogen peroxide into hydrogen and water.

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. An enzyme found in the liver that catalyses the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen.