Catalase

Catalase test

This test detects the catalase enzyme present in most cytochrome-containing aerobic and facultative anaerobic bacteria. The catalase enzyme converts hydrogen peroxide ( H2O2 ) to oxygen and water. This reaction can be observed as the rapid formation of bubbles. The reaction 2 H2O2 → 2 H2O + O2 Catalase positive organisms Gram-positive organisms Staphylococcus, Micrococcus,Aerococcus urinae (Note: Aerococcus […]