| Accession | GenProp0595 |
| Name | aerobe, obligate macroaerophilic |
| Type | PHENOTYPIC |
| Description | Organisms which require oxygen for their growth, typically in amounts comparable to that found in the atmosphere. Experimental observations may find that an increase in the oxygen levels is correlated with an increase in growth rate up to and including atmospheric oxygen tension (21%). The actual oxygen level in the organisms biological niche may often be lower than this optimum. Typically aerobes utilize oxygen as the primary electron acceptor for oxidative phosphorylation (aerobic respiration). Although aerobes may be able to survive in anaerobic environments, they are incapable of growth and reproduction in the absence of oxygen. |
| Parent Property | GenProp0596: growth in the presence of oxygen
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| Web References | Wikipedia:Aerobic_organism
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