Aerotolerant Anaerobe

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Aerotolerant Anaerobe

“Aerotolerant Anaerobes” are organisms that rely on fermentation for their energy needs. They possess detoxifying enzymes and antioxidant molecules that protect them from toxic oxygen metabolites. Despite not using oxygen for growth, these organisms can tolerate its presence. This is in contrast to obligate anaerobes, which cannot survive in the presence of oxygen. Aerotolerant anaerobes can be found in various environments, including soil, water, and the human body.

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