Organisms that ignore oxygen and grow equally well in its presence or absence are called

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Organisms that can grow equally well in the presence or absence of oxygen are called aerotolerant anaerobes. They do not require oxygen for growth but can tolerate its presence. Facultative anaerobes grow better in the presence of oxygen but can also grow in its absence or under anaerobic conditions. Microaerophiles grow best in environments with low oxygen concentrations. Anoxygenic organisms do not produce oxygen during photosynthesis and do not necessarily grow in the absence of oxygen.

Organisms That Ignore Oxygen and Grow Equally Well in Its