Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common pathogen that infects the airways of patients with cystic fibrosis. The bacterium is probably which of the following?
- A An Obligate Aerobe
- B An Aerotolerant Anaerobe
- C An Obligate Anaerobe
- D A Facultative Anaerobe
Explanation
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an obligate aerobe, meaning it requires oxygen to grow, which is relevant in the oxygen-rich environment of cystic fibrosis airways.