Some organisms require oxygen in significantly reduced amounts, such as 5% oxygen. These organisms are classified as Multiple Choice obligate aerobes. microaerophiles. obligate anaerobes. facultative anaerobes. aerotolerant anaerobes.
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- Obligate aerobes: These organisms require oxygen to survive and cannot live without it. - Microaerophiles: These organisms require oxygen but in reduced amounts, typically less than the atmospheric concentration (21%). - Obligate anaerobes: These organisms Show more…
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