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) Aerobic nitrogen fixing bacteria
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Clostridium is gram +ve rod-shaped obligate anaerobic bacteria.
As they cannot grow in the presence of oxygen called as obligate anaerobes because their energy producing metabolic activities are not coupled with the consumption of oxygen.