Which of the following is true regarding anaerobes?

A. They grow best in the absence of oxygen
B. They grow best in the presence of oxygen
C. They have a waxy cell wall
D. They can thrive in an environment either with oxygen or without oxygen
E. They are identified by biochemical reactions that occur within the cell


Answer: A

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