The term obligate refers to
A)the ability to exist in a wide range of conditions.
B)existing in a very narrow niche.
C)using chemicals for energy production.
D)using light for energy production.
E)using oxygen for metabolism.

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The term obligate typically refers to a species that has a narrow niche and depends on specific environmental conditions or relationships for survival. This can include obligate parasites, obligate symbionts, and obligate anaerobes. Option A, C, D, and E refer to other traits that are not necessarily associated with the term "obligate".

The Term Obligate Refers to