Bacteria which grow either in the presence or absence of oxygen___________?
Correct answer: C. Facultative bacteria
- A. Aerobic bacteria
- B. Anaerobic bacteria
- C. Facultative bacteria
- D. Microaerophilic
Explanation
Facultative bacteria can grow when oxygen is present and can also switch to anaerobic metabolism when oxygen is absent. Students may choose aerobic bacteria because the question mentions growth with oxygen, but strict aerobes cannot grow without it.
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