Chapter 9, Problem 1RQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

Definition of following terminologies:

(a) Obligate anaerobe

(b) Aerotolerant anaerobe

(c) Facultative anaerobe

(d) Obligate aerobe

(e) Reactive oxygen species

Introduction:

Aerobic organisms are those who obtain oxygen in order to extract energy from the nutrient molecules. Aerobic respiration is anoxygen-requiring energy generating mechanism, which has the ability to generate more energy than fermentation. Anaerobes, on the other hand, are those organisms that work without oxygen.