New Bacteria Are Identified in the Large Intestines of a Healthy

question 32

Multiple Choice

New bacteria are identified in the large intestines of a healthy person.Are the bacteria likely to be a human pathogen?

• A) Yes, any bacteria found within the human body are a human pathogen.
• B) Yes, only pathogenic bacteria can survive in the human digestive tract.
• C) No, most bacteria are harmless to humans.
• D) No, pathogenic bacteria cannot survive in the human digestive tract.

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