Which of the following can readily respire without oxygen?

Anabaena

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Saccharomyces

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Mushroom

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Fish

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Solution

The correct option is B Saccharomyces
Yeast possesses good fermentation potential in the absence of oxygen. Saccharomyces grow anaerobically (without oxygen) same as it grows in aerobically (with oxygen).
So the correct option is 'Saccharomyces'.

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