Question

Microbes which do not need oxygen are called _____. a) Producers b) Aerobes c) Anaerobes d) Decomposers

Answer 1

Answer:

An anaerobic organism or anaerobe is any organism that does not require oxygen for growth. It may react negatively or even die if free oxygen is present. In contrast, an aerobic organism (aerobe) is an organism that requires an oxygenated environment.

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Answer 2

(c) Anaerobes are microbes that do not need oxygen.

Explanation:

• To identify the correct term for the given question, the definition of each term given in the option must be known.
• Accordingly the definition for each term given in the options are as follows:

a) Producers:

• The living organisms which produces food to other living organisms are called as producers.
• Example includes plants as they provide food to animal and human beings.

b) Aerobes:

• The living organisms which requires oxygen for its survival, they are called as aerobes.

c) Anaerobes:

• The living organisms which doesn't requires oxygen for its survival, they are called as anaerobes.

d) Decomposers:

• The organisms which decomposes the dead and decaying matter, they are called as decomposers.

Conclusion:

From the above given definitions, it is clear that the correct option is (c) Anaerobes.