oxygen requirements

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What is an obligate aerobe?

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An organism that requires oxygen for growth and survival.

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What is an obligate anaerobe?

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An organism that cannot survive in the presence of oxygen.

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What is an aerotolerant anaerobe?

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An organism that does not require oxygen for growth but can tolerate its presence.

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What is a microaerophile?

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An organism that requires small amounts of oxygen for growth.

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What is a facultative anaerobe?

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An organism that can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen.

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Define obligate anaerobe.

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An organism that is strictly anaerobic and is harmed by oxygen.

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Define obligate aerobe.

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An organism that can only grow in environments where oxygen is present.

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Define aerotolerant anaerobe.

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An organism that can grow in the presence of oxygen but does not use it for growth.

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Define microaerophile.

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An organism that grows best in low oxygen concentrations.

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What is the difference between obligate aerobes and facultative anaerobes?

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Obligate aerobes require oxygen, while facultative anaerobes can grow with or without it.