MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 Often times in hospital settings, blood is obtained from patients to evaluate for growth of bacterial organisms. Blood can be drawn into aerobic and anaerobic containers. For one patient, growth is seen in both types of containers. Which of the following terms describes such an organism?
    		 

    A

    		 obligate anaerobe

    B

    		 facultative anaerobe

    C

    		 commensal anaerobe

    D

    		 symbiotic anaerobe



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