What distinguishes Staphylococcus, species from Streptococcus, Enterococcus and Lactococcus species?
A) Their morphology.
B) The nature of their cell walls.
C) The production of catalase.
D) Their ability to cause disease.
E) All of these.

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Staphylococcus species are distinguished from Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Lactococcus species by their production of catalase. Catalase is an enzyme that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, a characteristic not shared by the Streptococcus, Enterococcus, and Lactococcus genera, which are catalase-negative.

What Distinguishes Staphylococcus, Species from Streptococcus, Enterococcus and Lactococcus Species