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Anaerobe

Definition

noun, plural: anaerobes

An anaerobic organism that does not require oxygen for growth and metabolism (e.g. anaerobic respiration).


Supplement

Word origin: an- from Greek, "not, without," + Greek āero-, from āēr, air

Also called: anaerobic organism.
Compare: aerobe.


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... it is because we thought it could be S. aureus or eidermis but we know it's not. gram positive cocci catalase positive alpha hemolysis facultative anaerobe mannitol fermenter whitish Nothing seemed to match all of these.

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Anaerobic bacteria in wounds

... Inside recent wounds you don't get much blood flow as capillaries are cut, therefore low concentrations of oxygen. It also depends on the type of anaerobe- Faculative, obligate or aerotolerant. Not all anaerobic bacteria are obligates(will die when exposed to oxygen). They can be faculative(can ...

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by futurezoologist
Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:43 am
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Anaerobic bacteria in wounds
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HELP ME PLEASE ......!!

... D a. a depletion of nutrients b. a hypotonic environment c. lower osmotic pressure d. a hypertonic environment e. lower pH 22. the term faculative anaerobe refers to an organism that C a. does not use oxy gen but tolerates it b. is killded by oxugen c. uses oxygen or grows without oxygen d. requires ...

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by BCH04
Mon Jun 18, 2007 4:15 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP ME PLEASE ......!!
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HELP ME PLEASE ......!!

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by blcr11
Mon Jun 18, 2007 1:58 pm
 
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Topic: HELP ME PLEASE ......!!
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HELP ME PLEASE ......!!

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by BCH04
Sun Jun 17, 2007 6:41 pm
 
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