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Microbiology General a1309806

Catalase test is used to differentiate ?

A
Staphylococcus aureus from staphylococcus epidermidis
B
Staphylococci from streptococci
C
Streptococcus pyogenes from other streptococci
D
None of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Staphylococci from streptococci The catalase test is used to differentiate staphylococci (catalase-positive) from streptococci (catalase-negative). The enzyme, catalase, is produced by bacteria that respire using oxygen, and protects them from the toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism

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