Which Statement About the Pathogenic Strain O157:H7 of E

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the pathogenic strain O157:H7 of E.coli is true?

• A) It differs from the harmless laboratory strains of E. coli by only a few genes.
• B) It shares several genes with other pathogenic bacteria, suggesting extensive genetic exchange among these species.
• C) It is the primary cause of tuberculosis in the United States.
• D) It kills more than 70,000 people a year in the United States.
• E) It is not classified as one of the "superbugs" that share genes for antibiotic resistance.

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