Which of the following types of microbes can grow in the presence of atmospheric levels of oxygen but does not use oxygen for metabolism? Question 76 options: a) obligate aerobe b) obligate anaerobe c) facultative anaerobe d) microaerophile e) aerotolerant anaerobe
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- **Obligate aerobe**: These organisms require oxygen for their metabolism and cannot grow without it. - **Obligate anaerobe**: These organisms cannot survive in the presence of oxygen and rely solely on anaerobic processes for metabolism. - **Facultative Show more…
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