Which of the Following Is Not True of Coliforms

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of coliforms?

• A)They are gram-negative, lactose-fermenting, and gas-producing.
• B)Finding coliforms in water indicates fecal contamination.
• C)Coliform counts are not specific for a particular species of bacteria.
• D) They include
• E)coli, Enterobacter, and Giardia.

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