Which of the following is obligate aerobe ?

Correct answer: A. Pseudomonas aerogenosa

  • A. Pseudomonas aerogenosa
  • B. coli
  • C. Proteus
  • D. diphtheria

Explanation

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an obligate aerobe and uses oxygen for its respiratory metabolism. Escherichia coli and Proteus are facultative anaerobes, while Corynebacterium diphtheriae is generally facultative.

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