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9. How do aerobic/aerotolerant organisms that cannot produce catalase detoxify hydrogen peroxide? 10. What happens to anaerobic organisms in the presence of oxygen? 11. Since so many bacteria produce catalase, for what purpose is it most useful to perform a catalase test? 12. Hydrogen peroxide is often used to treat infected wounds and is effective in killing bacteria that produce catalase. Explain

          9. How do aerobic/aerotolerant organisms that cannot produce catalase detoxify hydrogen peroxide?
10. What happens to anaerobic organisms in the presence of oxygen?
11. Since so many bacteria produce catalase, for what purpose is it most useful to perform a catalase test?
12. Hydrogen peroxide is often used to treat infected wounds and is effective in killing bacteria that produce catalase. Explain

9. How do aerobic/aerotolerant organisms that cannot produce catalase detoxify hydrogen peroxide?
10. What happens to anaerobic organisms in the presence of oxygen?
11. Since so many bacteria produce catalase, for what purpose is it most useful to perform a catalase test?
12. Hydrogen peroxide is often used to treat infected wounds and is effective in killing bacteria that produce catalase. Explain

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Biology for AP Courses

Julianne Zedalis, John Eggebrecht

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05/03/2023

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Aerotolerant organisms that cannot produce catalase detoxify hydrogen peroxide by using other enzymes such as peroxidase or superoxide dismutase. \[2H_2O_2 \xrightarrow{Peroxidase} 2H_2O + O_2\] Show more…

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9. How do aerotolerant organisms that cannot produce catalase detoxify hydrogen peroxide? 10. What happens to anaerobic organisms in the presence of oxygen? 11. Since so many bacteria produce catalase, for what purpose is it most useful to perform a catalase test? 12. Hydrogen peroxide is often used to treat infected wounds and is effective in killing bacteria that produce catalase. Explain.