Organisms that require gaseous oxygen for metabolism are referred to as
A) facultative aerobes.
B) obligate aerobes.
C) facultative anaerobes.
D) microaerobes.
E) obligate anaerobes.

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Organisms that require gaseous oxygen for metabolism and cannot survive without it are referred to as obligate aerobes. Facultative aerobes, facultative anaerobes, microaerobes, and obligate anaerobes do not strictly require gaseous oxygen for metabolism or can survive without it.

Organisms That Require Gaseous Oxygen for Metabolism Are Referred to as