What term describes bacteria that can thrive with or without oxygen?

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11 May 2018
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Bacteria that can grow whether oxygen is present or not are called facultative bacteria. Aerobic bacteria need oxygen, anaerobic bacteria grow without oxygen, and microaerophilic bacteria require low oxygen levels.

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