Pathogenic bacteria isolated from the respiratory or intestinal tracts of humans are
A) capnophiles that grow best in carbon dioxide incubators.
B) capnophiles that prefer highly oxygenated growth conditions.
C) strict aerobes that grow best in candle jars.
D) facultative anaerobes that require reducing media for growth.
E) strict aerobes that grow best in reducing media.

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Pathogenic bacteria from respiratory or intestinal tracts are often capnophiles, which means they thrive in environments with higher levels of carbon dioxide, such as those provided by carbon dioxide incubators.

Pathogenic Bacteria Isolated from the Respiratory or Intestinal Tracts of Humans