Microorganisms Possessing Metabolic Pathways That Can Function in the Presence

question 4

Multiple Choice

Microorganisms possessing metabolic pathways that can function in the presence or absence of oxygen are described as

• A)Obligate anaerobes
• B)Anabolic respirers
• C)Facultative anaerobes
• D)Catabolic anaerobes
• E)None of the above

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