Distinguish staphylococcus and streptococcus
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The main criterion for differentiation betweenStaphylococcus and Streptococcus genera is the catalase test. Staphylococci are catalase positive whereasStreptococci are Catalase negative. Catalase is an enzyme used by bacteria to induce the reaction of reduction of hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen.
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