Which group of bacteria uses oxygen as a terminal electron acceptor and grows well in ambient air?

a. Aerobes
b. Anaerobes
c. Capnophiles
d. Microaerophiles


A
Various types of microorganisms require different atmospheric conditions. Aerobes grow best in the presence of ambient air.

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