Catalase Test problems
We did the catalse test in class and I have been able to answer some problems but not all.
problems:
1) Provide an ex of reduction reaction performed by cells in which hydrogen is not added to the reduced compound. (I think it deals with hydrogen peroxide--> to water and oxygen)

2) Would a false positive due to the reaction between the loop and hydrogen peroxide be due to a lack of specificity or sensitivity of the test system?

3) If a weakly catalase-positive organism it initially gives a false-negative result and is not checked under the microscope, would the result be due to a lack of specificity or sensitivity of the test system?

4) Why is it advisable to perform this test on a known catalase-positive organism simultaneously with the organism you are checking?

5) What is the purpose of adding hydrogen peroxide to the uninoculated tube?