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What is meant by the term facultative anaerobe?

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-The term facultative anaerobe describe those organisms that can grow in both the presence or absence of oxygen.

-Facultative organisms are the most adaptable organisms that can survive in the presence, as well in the absence, of molecular oxygen.

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