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The catalase test detects the presence of the catalase enzyme in bacteria. Catalase breaks down toxic hydrogen peroxide into oxygen and water. If bubbles form when hydrogen peroxide is added to a bacterial sample, it indicates the presence of catalase and a positive result. The test is used to identify certain bacteria like staphylococci that produce catalase.
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- 2. Catalase Test Overview • Catalase is an enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of detrimental hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into oxygen and water. –H2O2 is a toxic byproduct produced by metabolic reactions occurring in the presence of water and oxygen and is toxic to cells –Thus enzymes, such as catalase, are necessary to break down H2O2 in microorganisms that live in environments where oxygen is abundant
- 3. • The catalase test is used to detect the presence of catalase in certain bacteria, such as staphylococci. • The presences of catalase is indicated by oxygen bubbles that are produced upon the addition of hydrogen peroxide, yielding a positive result. • If no bubbles are present, it is presumed that catalase is not present (or is not functional). Examples of bacteria that do not produce catalase are streptococci.
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- 6. Positive Catalase Reaction Produced by Staphylococcus aureus A positive catalase reaction produced by Staphylococcus aureus. Using a wooden applicator stick, a small amount of organism from a well-isolated 24-hour colony was collected and placed into the test tube containing hydrogen peroxide. A positive result is indicated by bubbling. American Society For Microbiology ©
- 7. Summary The catalase test is used to detect the presence of catalase in certain bacteria, The presences of catalase is indicated by oxygen bubbles that are produced upon the addition of hydrogen peroxide, yielding a positive result. https://microbenotes.com/catalase-test-principle-procedure-and-result-interpretation/
- 8. Other Example of catalase positive • Enterobacteriaceae • Vibrionacae • pseudomonadacae