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Aerobic

Aerobic means oxygen is needed to:

  • Survive
  • Grow
  • Work properly

For example, bacteria that need oxygen to grow are called aerobic bacteria.

Aerobic is the opposite of anaerobic.

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Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Aerobic. www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerobic. Accessed January 17, 2023.

  • Aerobic organisms

    Aerobic organisms - illustration

    Aerobic processed and organisms require oxygen.

    Aerobic organisms

    illustration

  • Aerobic organisms

    Aerobic organisms - illustration

    Aerobic processed and organisms require oxygen.

    Aerobic organisms

    illustration

Tests for Aerobic

 
 

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