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Which type of bacteria cannot grow without an abundant supply of oxygen?
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?
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?
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?
Which type of bacteria thrive in the presence of oxygen but can also grow in its absence?
What is the characteristic feature of facultative anaerobes in tube C?
What is the characteristic feature of facultative anaerobes in tube C?
How do obligate anaerobes respond to the presence of oxygen?
How do obligate anaerobes respond to the presence of oxygen?
What distinguishes aerotolerant anaerobes from obligate anaerobes regarding oxygen usage?
What distinguishes aerotolerant anaerobes from obligate anaerobes regarding oxygen usage?
Which statement describes tube E with the "Goldilocks" culture?
Which statement describes tube E with the "Goldilocks" culture?
What is the main characteristic of obligate aerobes in tube A?
What is the main characteristic of obligate aerobes in tube A?
Which bacteria can perform anaerobic respiration if there is a suitable electron acceptor other than oxygen?
Which bacteria can perform anaerobic respiration if there is a suitable electron acceptor other than oxygen?
