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BIO 102 Viruses, Bacteria, and Fungi Objective Question

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Escherichia coli is categorized metabolically as which type of organism regarding its atmospheric requirements?
Options
A Microaerophile
B Facultative anaerobe
Correct Answer
C Obligate aerobe
D Obligate anaerobe
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E. coli can switch between aerobic respiration when oxygen is present and fermentation/anaerobic respiration in its absence, making it a facultative anaerobe.

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