E. Catalase Activity. Catalase is the name of an enzyme found in most bacteria which initiates the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) into water and free oxygen. 1  If the bacterium produces the enzyme catalase, then the hydrogen peroxide added to the culture will be broken down into water and free oxygen. If the bacterium produces the enzyme catalase, then the hydrogen peroxide added to the culture will be broken down into water and free oxygen. 2  The oxygen will bubble through the water causing a surface froth to form. 3  This is a catalase-positive bacterium (see fig.
Still, the proverb has been widely (although not accurately) attributed to Eugene OâNeill who included it in his 1920 play Diffârent. The full quote by OâNeill is, âCuriosity killed the cat, but satisfaction brought it back.â.
He had no idea what a cat was or why curiosity would kill one, but he did empathise completely with that proverbial creature. Liam lay very still beneath the weight of the man on top of him. A wood staff was pressed beneath his chin, leaving him just enough air to remain conscious and yet not to be a threat.