Q. Microorganisms on basis of oxygen requirement for growth?
On basis of oxygen requirement for growth:
- Obligate Aerobes: Require oxygen for growth and multiplication e.g. molds.
- Obligate Anaerobes: Strictly grow only in absence of oxygen.
- Facultative: Microorganisms that can grow in both presence and absence of oxygen e.g. yeasts.
- Microaerophillic: Organisms, which are able to grow at very low oxidation-reduction potential.