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Bacteria that can ONLY grow in the absence of oxygen are called obligate anaerobes.

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Microbes that can live in the presence or absence of oxygen are called facultative anaerobes. The microbial production of alcohol from sugar is known as fermentation.

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obligate anaerobes

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An anaerobic bacterium

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Obligate aerobes

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