Staphylococcus differs from streptococcus by
Correct Answer: Catalase test
Description: Staphylococcus is catalase positive, unlike streptococci which are catalase negative. Catalase test: positive test indicates production of catalase. Place a loopful of hydrogen peroxide on colonies on the nutrient agar. Prompt effervescence indicates catalase production. Ref: Textbook of Microbiology; Ananthanarayanan and Panicker; 10th Edition: pg;207
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