What happens to anaerobic organisms when they are exposed to oxygen?
A) they become anaerobic
B) they die
C) they increase their metabolic rate
D) they start rapidly reproducing
E) nothing happens to them

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Anaerobic organisms are not adapted to survive in the presence of oxygen as they lack the necessary enzymes to detoxify reactive oxygen species. Exposure to oxygen can cause oxidative stress and damage to their cellular components, leading to cell death.

What Happens to Anaerobic Organisms When They Are Exposed to Oxygen