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源自希腊语 an-(无) + aēr(空气) + bios(生命),1880年代由法国微生物学家巴斯德首次提出。
❶ 厌氧生物,指能在无氧环境中生存和繁殖的微生物或细胞,常见于土壤、深海或动物肠道等缺氧环境。
“Some anaerobes produce methane as a byproduct of their metabolism.”
(某些厌氧生物在新陈代谢过程中会产生甲烷作为副产品。)
“Dental plaque contains many types of harmful anaerobes.”
(牙菌斑中含有多种有害的厌氧菌。)
obligate anaerobes — 专性厌氧菌,指那些只能在完全无氧环境中生存的生物,暴露于氧气会死亡。
“Clostridium tetani is a dangerous obligate anaerobe that causes tetanus.”
(破伤风梭菌是引发破伤风的危险专性厌氧菌。)
facultative anaerobes — 兼性厌氧菌,指既能进行有氧呼吸也能在无氧条件下生存的微生物。
“E.coli is a facultative anaerobe commonly found in intestines.”
(大肠杆菌是肠道中常见的兼性厌氧菌。)