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Catalase/Oxidase

Catalase and cytochrome c oxidase are two important enzymes, which in combination with other tests, are used for typing (species or subspecies identification) of bacteria. Oxidase is often used as a sloppy word, when cytochrome c oxidase is meant.

Catalase + (Cat +) means that the bacterium has catalase, which converts hydrogene peroxid to oxygen and water. This reaction is utilized in the

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