Microbiology: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605180
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case, Derek Weber, Warner Bair
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 27, Problem 10MCQ
Coliforms are used as indicator organisms of sewage pollution because
- a. they are pathogens.
- b. they ferment lactose.
- c. they are abundant in human intestines.
- d. they grow within 48 hours.
- e. all of the above
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