aerobe
Needs air, microscopically
An aerobe is an organism that requires oxygen to survive and grow.
Most familiar life forms—animals, plants, fungi, many bacteria—are aerobes, using oxygen to convert nutrients into energy.
The opposite is an anaerobe, which thrives without oxygen.
The bacteria cultured from the wound were identified as aerobes.
Gas exchange in organisms
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- gas exchangeTransfer of respiratory molecules
- oxygenationAdding breathable gas
oxidation · atmospheric · breathing · oxygen uptake · dissolved oxygen · aeration · oxidase
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- prokaryoteCell without nuclear membrane
- eukaryoteOrganism with nucleated cells
- fungiSpore-reproducing decomposers
protozoa · archaea · microbe · bacterium · pathogen · flora · microflora · probiotic
Gas exchange in organisms
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- citric acidTart organic compound
- ATPCell's energy molecule
cellular respiration · catabolism · coenzyme · oxygen consumption · biochemistry · enzymes · cytochrome · fermentation
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
- soilGround matter for planting
wastewater treatment · bioremediation · organic matter · compost heap · decay · nitrogen cycle · carbon cycle · environmental
Collective social practices
- petri dishLidded laboratory culture container
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
- agarAlgae-derived gelling substance
growth medium · inoculum · streak plate · sterile technique · biofilm · broth · flask · aeration
respiration
Gas exchange in organisms
- airGaseous envelope surrounding Earth
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- gas exchangeTransfer of respiratory molecules
oxygenation · oxidation · atmospheric · breathing · oxygen uptake · dissolved oxygen · aeration · oxidase
bacteria
Nucleus-free single-celled organisms
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- prokaryoteCell without nuclear membrane
- eukaryoteOrganism with nucleated cells
fungi · protozoa · archaea · microbe · bacterium · pathogen · flora · microflora · probiotic · saprophyte
respiration
Gas exchange in organisms
- mitochondriaCell's energy-producing organelles
- glycolysisGlucose metabolism producing ATP
- citric acidTart organic compound
ATP · cellular respiration · catabolism · coenzyme · oxygen consumption · biochemistry · enzymes · cytochrome · fermentation · anabolism
composting
Decomposing organic matter deliberately
- biodegradationMicrobial breakdown of organics
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
soil · wastewater treatment · bioremediation · organic matter · compost heap · decay · nitrogen cycle · carbon cycle · environmental
culture
Collective social practices
- petri dishLidded laboratory culture container
- incubatorControlled warming enclosure
- colonyDependent territorial settlement
agar · growth medium · inoculum · streak plate · sterile technique · biofilm · broth · flask · aeration · agitation
- aerobic exerciseOxygen-dependent physical conditioning
- aerobic respirationOxygen-using energy production
- water aerobicsFitness performed in pools
- step aerobicsCardio using elevated platforms
- aerobic conditioningExercise improving oxygen-using capacity
- aerobic fitnessOxygen-processing physical capacity
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