Which type of bacteria can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen?

a. obligate aerobes
b. obligate anaerobes
c. facultative anaerobes
d. obligate aerobes and obligate anaerobes
e. obligate anaerobes and facultative anaerobes


ANSWER: c

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