A Microbe That Grows Only Slightly Below the Surface of a Tube

question 30

Multiple Choice

A microbe that grows only slightly below the surface of a tube of thioglycolate medium is probably a(n)

• A) aerotolerant anaerobe.
• B) obligate anaerobe.
• C) facultative anaerobe.
• D) obligate aerobe.
• E) microaerophile.

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Definitions:

Chaparral

A biome with a Mediterranean climate (mild, moist winters and hot, dry summers). Chaparral vegetation is characterized by drought-resistant, small-leaved evergreen shrubs and small trees.

Boreal Forest

A biome characterized by coniferous forests located in northern regions, experiencing cold climates and playing a vital role in the Earth's carbon cycle.

Taiga

The biome characterized by coniferous forests, covering vast areas of northern America and Eurasia, known for cold climates and long winters.

Dense Coastal Fog

A type of fog formed when warm, moist air moves over a cooler coastal surface, leading to the air's cooling and condensation near the ground.