Types of Aerobic Organisms

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Which type of organisms can grow either in the presence or absence of oxygen?

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

What is the key characteristic of aerotolerant anaerobes?

  • They require oxygen for growth
  • They cannot survive in the presence of oxygen
  • They can perform metabolic processes in an anaerobic environment (correct)
  • They are examples of Enterobacteriaceae

Which organism requires 2% to 10% Oxygen for growth?

  • Enterobacteriaceae
  • Propionibacterium acnes (correct)
  • Campylobacter
  • Treponema pallidum

What enzymes do obligate aerobes and facultative anaerobes contain to counter the toxic effects of oxygen?

<p>Superoxide dismutase and catalase (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organisms use light as their energy source?

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

What type of organisms utilize the energy produced by organic compounds?

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

What is the ideal temperature for promoting the growth of anaerobes?

<p>37°C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take to achieve an anaerobic environment in a Gas Pak Jar?

<p>30-45 minutes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates the proper functioning of the catalyst when using a Gas Pak Jar?

<p>Presence of water vapor inside the jar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be a reason for a failure to achieve an anaerobic condition in an anaerobic jar?

<p>A 'poisoned' catalyst (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of using an anaerobic jar for culturing bacteria?

<p>Plates need to be removed for examination (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long might it take for the methylene blue indicator to change color in a Gas Pak Jar?

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

Which of the following is NOT a physiological requirement of bacteria?

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

Which type of bacteria absolutely do not require the presence of oxygen and die after prolonged exposure?

<p>Obligate anaerobes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria require the presence of oxygen to grow and thrive?

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

What is the range of oxygen content in room air where some bacteria grow well?

<p>15% to 21% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria can thrive in both the presence and absence of oxygen?

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

What is a characteristic example of an obligate anaerobe among bacteria?

<p>Clostridium (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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