FLASHCARD INTRO TO MICRO PHSYIOLOGY OF BACTERIA LU 2 SET # 1

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A bacterium that can only survive on dead or decaying organic matter is called

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obligate saprophyte

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A bacterium that prefers living matter, but can also obtain nourishment from dead organic material is called

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facultative saprophyte

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An organism that can only survive on living matter is called

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strict parasite

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obligate parasite

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An organism that prefers the presence of oxygen but is capable of living and growing in its absence is called

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facultative anaerobes

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Organisms that cannot grow in the presence of free atmospheric oxygen are called

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anaerobes

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Organisms that grow best in the presence of free atmospheric oxygen are called

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aerobes.

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Organisms that CAN BE an anaerobe, but PREFER being an aerobe are called:

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Facultative anaerobes

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Microorganisms that prefer an environment devoid (absence) of oxygen, but have adapted so that they can live and grow in the presence of oxygen are called 

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Facultative aerobe

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Microbes that can only live in the presence of free oxygen are called

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 obligate aerobe

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strict aerobe

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What is an organism that does NOT require oxygen for growth called?

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Anaerobe