Question

station 25 give one example of a genus of bacteria that is catalase positive 13 26 the red colonies on deoxycholate media are indicative of this group of fecal organism that usually cause intestinal diseases

Explanation:

1. Catalase-positive bacteria produce the enzyme catalase, which breaks down hydrogen peroxide. Staphylococcus is a well-known genus with this trait.
2. Deoxycholate media selects for enteric bacteria; red colonies typically indicate lactose-fermenting fecal organisms like coliforms, which are associated with intestinal diseases.

Answer:

1. Staphylococcus
2. Coliforms