Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 102
Question: Clostridium is an example of
[BHU 1984]
Options:
A) Obligate aerobic nitrogen fixing bacteria
B) Facultative nitrogen fixing bacteria
C) Non nitrogen fixing bacteria
D) Anaerobic nitrogen fixing bacteria
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Clostridium is gram positive rod-shaped obligate anaerobic bacteria.
As they cannot grow in the presence of oxygen, they are called obligate anaerobes because their energy-producing metabolic activities are not coupled with the consumption of oxygen.
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