Why are anaerobes killed when exposed to oxygen? Because when exposed to oxygen they can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS) They produce catalase but not superoxide dismutase. They cannot produce catalase and superoxide dismutase. They produce catalase and superoxide dismutase.
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When exposed to oxygen, they can produce reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are highly reactive and can damage cellular components such as proteins, lipids, and DNA. Catalase and superoxide dismutase are enzymes that help protect cells from the damaging effects Show more…
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