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Catalse Test Catalase (also known as peroxidase) is an enzyme that catalyses the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide to oxygen and water.
Catalase is a tetramer of four polypeptide chains, each over 500 amino acids long. It contains four porphyrin heme (iron) groups that allow the enzyme to react with the hydrogen peroxide.The optimum pH for human catalase is approximately 7, and has a fairly broad maximum (the rate of reaction does not change appreciably at pHs between 6.8 and 7.5).sing an applicator stick, a scientist touches the colony, and then smears a sample into the hydrogen peroxide drop. 1  If the mixture produces bubbles or froth, the organism is said to be 'catalase-positive'. 2  If not, the organism is 'catalase-negative'.