Which of the Following Bacteria Would Be Most Indicative of Fecal

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bacteria would be most indicative of fecal contamination?

• A)Staphyloccus aureus
• B)Streptococcus pyogenes
• C) E.coli
• D)Enterobacter aerogenes

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Definitions:

Colon Cancer

A type of cancer that occurs in the colon or rectum, characterized by the uncontrolled growth of cells in the large intestine.

Bolus

A chewed mass of food ready to be swallowed, formed in the mouth during the process of eating.

Chyme

The semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that is expelled by the stomach into the duodenum.

Feces

Waste matter discharged from the bowels after food has been digested, essentially solid or semi-solid remains of the food that could not be digested.