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Account for the inability of aerobes to grow in the absence of O 2?
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their enzyme system necessitates use of O2 as the final hydrogen (electron) acceptor in the complete oxidative degradation of high-energy molecules such as glucose.
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Account for the inability of aerobes to grow in the absence of o2?
Aerobes cannot grow in the absence of O2 molecules. Aerobes need oxygen in order to survive and if they do not have it they cannot survive.
Which bacteria grow in oxygen rich environments?
Obligate Aerobes
Bacteria that only grows with the absence of oxygen?
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Classify a human with respect to oxygen requirements?
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What is a counterpoint to familiarity breeds contempt?
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
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What are strict aerobes?
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What does absence makes the heart forget mean?
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What makes the heart grow fonder?
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What is a sentence for absence?
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Why do bacteria reproduce quicker in an aerobic environment?
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