Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement (I): Catalase test is used to test the purity of dairy starters.
Statement (II): Catalase is an enzyme found in anaerobic bacteria only.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are correct.
• B. Both Statement (I) and Statement (II) are incorrect.
• C. Statement (I) is correct but Statement (II) is incorrect.
• D. Statement (I) is incorrect but Statement (II) is correct.

Hint:

All lactic acid starter cultures are catalase-negative. The development of bubbles (positive result) during a starter culture test indicates contamination by catalase-positive aerobic bacteria.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C