Aerobic bacteria
Aerobic Bacteria
Aerobic bacteria (/ɛˈroʊbɪk bækˈtɪəriə/) are a type of bacteria that thrive in environments rich in oxygen. They are capable of metabolizing by using oxygen to break down substances for energy. The term "aerobic" comes from the Greek words "aero," meaning air, and "bios," meaning life.
Etymology
The term "aerobic bacteria" is derived from two Greek words. "Aero" (ἀήρ) means air, and "bios" (βίος) means life. This refers to the bacteria's ability to live and grow in the presence of oxygen.
Types of Aerobic Bacteria
There are several types of aerobic bacteria, including:
- Mycobacterium tuberculosis: This bacterium causes tuberculosis, a serious lung disease.
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa: This bacterium is often found in hospitals and can cause various infections.
- Staphylococcus aureus: This bacterium is commonly found on the skin and can cause skin infections.
Related Terms
- Anaerobic bacteria: These are bacteria that do not require oxygen for growth. They may react negatively or even die if oxygen is present.
- Facultative anaerobes: These bacteria can make ATP by aerobic respiration if oxygen is present, but are capable of switching to fermentation or anaerobic respiration if oxygen is not present.
- Microaerophiles: These are bacteria that require oxygen for growth, but at lower concentration than is present in the atmosphere.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Aerobic bacteria
- Wikipedia's article - Aerobic bacteria
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