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Title

Catalase

Description

Micro lab exam

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Subject

Biology

Level

Undergraduate 3

Created

10/16/2011

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Term

What bacteria will have a positive reacion on catalase?

Definition

K. pneumoniae

it will bubble

Term

what bactiera will have a negative reaction on catalase?

Definition

Strepptococcus sp.

No bubbles

Term

What is the biochemical basis of the catalase test?

Definition

H₂O₂ →O₂ + H₂O

Term

What is the reagent used in catalase?

Definition

Hydrogen peroxide

Term

What type of enzyme is catalase? endoenzyme or exoenzyme?

Definition

Endoenzyme