Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual (11th Edition)
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134098630
Author: James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 16E.5RQ
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To explain: The culture type in which growth was the distributed throughout the entire column. Also, explain the reason behind the abundant growth on the surface of the medium in some culture, whereas some culture showed uniform growth distribution throughout the tubes.

Introduction: Microorganisms possess a great diversity in their capacity of using oxygen for cellular respiration. The variations in the requirements of oxygen reflect the differences in the bio oxidative enzyme systems found in various species. As per the oxygen requirements, microbes are classified as aerobes, microaerophiles, obligate anaerobes, aerotolerant anaerobes, and facultative anaerobes.

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