Bacteria That Require Special Growth Factors and Complex Nutrients Are

Question

Bacteria that require special growth factors and complex nutrients are termed ________.
A)aerobic
B)anaerobic
C)fastidious
D)microaerophilic
E)autotrophic

Accepted Answer

Fastidious bacteria require specialized growth factors and complex nutrients that are not commonly found in standard growth media. Examples include Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Haemophilus influenzae.