This type of bacteria is able to live in the colon with little to no oxygen and is the predominant organism.
A) Anaerobes
B) Facultative anaerobes
C) Facultative gram-negative rods
D) Gram-positive cocci

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Anaerobes are bacteria that can survive and grow in the absence of oxygen, which is characteristic of the colon. They are the predominant organism in the colon and include species such as Bacteroides and Clostridium. Facultative anaerobes and facultative gram-negative rods are capable of surviving in both aerobic and anaerobic environments, while gram-positive cocci are not as prevalent in the colon as anaerobes.

This Type of Bacteria Is Able to Live in the Colon