True or false: Anaerobic bacteria grow only in the presence of oxygen.
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False. Anaerobic bacteria do not grow in the presence of oxygen, but rather grow in the absence of oxygen or in an environment with low oxygen levels. They are adapted to environments where oxygen is lacking such as the bottom of lakes and oceans, the guts of animals, and soil.
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