Coliform Bacteria Counts Are Often Used as a Pollution Indicator

question 18

Multiple Choice

Coliform bacteria counts are often used as a pollution indicator because they

• A) Cause disease
• B) Are a direct estimate of hypoxia
• C) Harbor dangerous viruses
• D) Are thought to be correlated in abundance with other microorganisms that cause disease

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