Question

classify the following characteristics to describe the three different metabolic types of bacteria. obligate anaerobic bacteria: unable to grow in the presence of oxygen. examples include clostridium botulinum and clostridium tetani. require a steady supply of oxygen to grow. can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen. capable of turning on genes for fermentation. aerobic bacteria. facultative anaerobic bacteria

Explanation:

Obligate Anaerobic Bacteria cannot grow in the presence of oxygen. Examples include Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium tetani. Facultative Anaerobic Bacteria can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen and are capable of turning on genes for fermentation. Aerobic Bacteria require a steady supply of oxygen to grow.

Answer:

Obligate Anaerobic Bacteria: Unable to grow in the presence of oxygen, Examples include Clostridium botulinum and Clostridium tetani
Facultative Anaerobic Bacteria: Can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen, Capable of turning on genes for fermentation
Aerobic Bacteria: Require a steady supply of oxygen to grow