5 Questions
Which test is used to differentiate between staphylococcus and streptococcus?
Catalase test
What is the enzyme that is able to decompose hydrogen peroxide?
Catalase
Which bacteria is catalase positive?
Staphylococcus
Which bacteria is catalase negative?
Streptococcus
What happens to hydrogen peroxide in the presence of catalase?
It is converted to water and oxygen
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