Bacteria can be classified by their ability to live and grow in the presence or absence of oxygen.Bacteria that can grow in both oxygen-rich and oxygen-deficient environments are known as:

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Facultative anaerobes are bacteria that can grow in both the presence and absence of oxygen. They are able to switch between aerobic and anaerobic respiration depending on the availability of oxygen. Anaerobes (A) can only grow in the absence of oxygen, while aerobes (B) require oxygen for growth. Obligate anaerobes (D) are bacteria that die in the presence of oxygen.

Bacteria Can Be Classified by Their Ability to Live and Grow