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.
Polly's curiosity got the better of her. She blew out her candle and stepped out into the strange room, making no more noise than a mouse. Continues... Excerpted from The Magician's Nephew Read-Aloud Edition by C. Lewis Copyright Â© 2006 by C. Lewis.