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What type of bacteria are destroyed by oxygen?
What type of bacteria are destroyed by oxygen?
Which type of bacteria have the ability to neutralize toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism?
Which type of bacteria have the ability to neutralize toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism?
In the presence of oxygen, which type of bacteria partially neutralizes toxic by-products?
In the presence of oxygen, which type of bacteria partially neutralizes toxic by-products?
What is the characteristic of obligate aerobes regarding the breakdown of toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism?
What is the characteristic of obligate aerobes regarding the breakdown of toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism?
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Which type of bacteria is most vulnerable to the toxic effects of oxygen?
Which type of bacteria is most vulnerable to the toxic effects of oxygen?
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Why are obligate anaerobes destroyed by oxygen?
Why are obligate anaerobes destroyed by oxygen?
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What distinguishes facultative anaerobes from aerobes?
What distinguishes facultative anaerobes from aerobes?
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What enzyme is essential for aerotolerant anaerobes to partially neutralize toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism?
What enzyme is essential for aerotolerant anaerobes to partially neutralize toxic by-products of oxygen metabolism?
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What characteristic helps microaerophiles thrive in low oxygen conditions?
What characteristic helps microaerophiles thrive in low oxygen conditions?
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Why are aerobes and facultative anaerobes less vulnerable to oxygen toxicity compared to obligate anaerobes?
Why are aerobes and facultative anaerobes less vulnerable to oxygen toxicity compared to obligate anaerobes?
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