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Which of the following is a capnophilic bacteria?

A
Staphylococcus aureus
B
Mycobacterium
C
Clostridium
D
Haemophilus influenzae
High-Yield Explanation
Ref: Textbook of Diagnostic Microbiology, E-book, P 14* Capnophilic bacteria: Organisms which thrive on the high concentration of CO2 . They require 5-10% of CO2 . For example, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria.* Facultative anaerobe: These are capable of growing under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. For example, Staphylococcus aureus.* Obligate anaerobe: These organisms grow only under non-oxygen environment. Oxygen is toxic for these organisms. For example, Clostridium.* Obligate aerobe: There is absolute requirement of oxygen for survival for this type of organism. For example, Mycobacterium.

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