Question

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a microorganism that is capable of growing in aerobic and anaerobic conditions is a(n) blank anaerobe.

Explanation:

Identify the biological definition

An organism that can grow in both the presence (aerobic) and absence (anaerobic) of oxygen is classified as a facultative anaerobe.

Match the sentence structure

The sentence ends with "anaerobe." The blank precedes this word, requiring the modifier "facultative" to complete the term "facultative anaerobe."

Answer:

A microorganism that is capable of growing in aerobic and anaerobic conditions is a(n) <blank>facultative</blank> anaerobe.