What is an organism that grows with or without oxygen?

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2026-07-31 11:50

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A facultative anaerobe is an organism that can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen. These organisms have metabolic flexibility and can switch between aerobic and anaerobic pathways depending on the environmental conditions. Examples include E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus.

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