Intro to Microbiology Flashcards
1
Q
What term describes an organism whose growth is inhibited in the absence of oxygen?
A
Facultative anaerobe
2
Q
What term describes an organism with growth that is enhanced in the presence of low oxygen tension?
A
Microaerophilic
3
Q
What term describes an organism with growth that requires high levels of carbon dioxide?
A
Capnophilic
4
Q
In which category are most pathogenic bacteria found?
A
mesophiles
5
Q
- Which term describes the “Chinese letter” pattern arrangement of some bacteria?
A
Palisades
6
Q
Which type of bacteria requires oxygen in order to survive?
A
Obligate aerobes
7
Q
Which type of bacteria will die or not grow in the presence of oxygen?
A
Obligate anaerobes
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