Biology
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Medium
Question
Bacteria which grow either in the presence or absence of oxygen are called ___________?
A
Aerobic bacteria
B
Anaerobic bacteria
C
Facultative bacteria
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D
Microaerophilic
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A
Aerobic bacteria
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B
Anaerobic bacteria
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C
Facultative bacteria
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D
Microaerophilic
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Explanation
Facultative bacteria are able to grow and generate energy both in the presence and in the absence of oxygen, switching between aerobic and anaerobic respiration depending on conditions.