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1) Some bacterial pathogens are highly infectious via therespiratory route. Determining whether the pathogen can make anenzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide by the catalase methodcould be hazardous. How? Also include in your answer how the testis performed. (2 pts)

2) Kovac's reagent was used in the indole test. If isoamylalcohol were not present in the Kovac's reagent, then describe whatwould be observed following testing of an indole-positivebacterium, and why? Also include in your answer the function ofisoamyl alcohol in the test? (2 pts)

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1Escherichia coli produces catalase enzymes hydroperoxidase I HPI and HPII which catalyze the dismutation of hydrogen peroxide to water and oxygen but these 2 catalases play pivotal roles in protecting cells against the effects of    See Answer
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