Difference between Aerobic and Anaerobic bacteria
No. |
Aerobic bacteria |
Anaerobic bacteria |
1. | Oxygen is essential for the growth of aerobic bacteria. | Oxygen is not essential for the growth of anaerobic bacteria. |
2. | The microorganisms which grow in the presence of oxygen are referred as Aerobic bacteria. | The microorganisms which grow in the absence of oxygen are referred as Anaerobic bacteria. |
3. | Aerobic bacteria able produce more energy. | Anaerobic bacteria produce less energy. |
4. | Aerobic bacteria are present in the water, soil and on the different surfaces. | Anaerobic bacteria are present in oxygen-depleted areas such as digestive system. |
5. | Aerobic bacteria can only grow in the presence of oxygen. | Anaerobic bacteria cannot grow in the presence of oxygen. |
6. | Aerobic bacteria are present on the surface of the medium in a liquid medium. | Anaerobic bacteria are present at the bottom of the medium. |
7. | Examples of aerobic bacteria includes Tuberculosis, Mycobacterium, Nocardia and Lactobacillus. | Examples of anaerobic bacteria includes E. coli, Clostridium and Bacteroides. |
8. | Do not require energy. | Require energy. |