Prokaryotes that can utilize oxygen if available, but do not require it, are called?

Correct answer: B. Facultative anaerobe

  • A. Constitutive anaerobe
  • B. Facultative anaerobe
  • C. Constitutive aerobe
  • D. Obligate anaerobe

Explanation

A facultative anaerobe is any organism that is able to produce energy aerobically and ''switch to anaerobic respiration depending on the amounts of oxygen in the environment.''

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