Oxygen Requirements of Microorganisms for Microbial Growth

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Which type of bacteria cannot grow without an abundant supply of oxygen?

  • Aerotolerant anaerobes
  • Facultative anaerobes
  • Obligate aerobes (correct)
  • Obligate anaerobes

In which tube culture do bacteria grow at the bottom due to being killed by oxygen?

  • Tube D
  • Tube B (correct)
  • Tube A
  • Tube C

What type of metabolism do aerotolerant anaerobes usually have?

  • Anaerobic respiration metabolism
  • Oxidative phosphorylation metabolism
  • Fermentative metabolism (correct)
  • Aerobic metabolism

Which type of bacteria thrive in the presence of oxygen but can also grow in its absence?

<p>Facultative anaerobes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic feature of facultative anaerobes in tube C?

<p>Growth throughout the tube (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do obligate anaerobes respond to the presence of oxygen?

<p>&quot;Kill&quot; bacteria growth (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes aerotolerant anaerobes from obligate anaerobes regarding oxygen usage?

<p>&quot;Indifferent&quot; to the presence of oxygen. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes tube E with the "Goldilocks" culture?

<p>&quot;Goldilocks&quot; level - just right for growth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of obligate aerobes in tube A?

<p>All growth seen at the top of the tube (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria can perform anaerobic respiration if there is a suitable electron acceptor other than oxygen?

<p>Facultative anaerobes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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