Certified Professional Food Safety (CP-FS) Practice Exam

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Which of the following best describes the conditions under which aerobic bacteria thrive?

Low oxygen environments
High humidity environments
Environments with normal atmospheric oxygen levels
Completely anaerobic environments

The correct answer is: Environments with normal atmospheric oxygen levels

Aerobic bacteria are organisms that require oxygen to survive and grow. They thrive in environments where there are normal atmospheric oxygen levels, which typically contain about 21% oxygen. This is essential for their metabolic processes, as they utilize oxygen for cellular respiration to generate energy. In contrast, environments with low oxygen or completely anaerobic conditions do not support aerobic bacteria since they lack the necessary oxygen for growth. High humidity may support the growth of various types of bacteria, but it does not directly influence the specific requirement for oxygen in aerobic organisms. Therefore, the condition that best supports the thriving of aerobic bacteria is one where there is a normal concentration of oxygen available in their environment.