Plural form of catalase; multiple enzyme molecules or types that break down hydrogen peroxide in cells.
The standard English plural of catalase, adding -es to the base enzyme name. Each organism typically has multiple catalase variants.
Different organisms produce different types of catalases optimized for their environments—bacteria in hot springs produce heat-stable catalases, while arctic organisms produce cold-adapted versions!
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