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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question

Question

A bacterium that is unable to tolerate oxygen and is killed by its presence is classified as an:
Options
A Obligate aerobe
B Facultative anaerobe
C Obligate anaerobe
Correct Answer
D Aerotolerant anaerobe
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'B. Based on Oxygen Requirement' for Bacteria, 'Obligate anaerobe' is described as 'Killed by O2'.

Hint

Think about organisms that absolutely cannot live with oxygen.

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