Which Statement About Bacteria Is FALSE

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which statement about bacteria is FALSE?

• A)Even a few bacterial cells can cause foodborne infections.
• B)Most environmental bacteria are harmless.
• C)Bacteria are present on most surfaces in our homes.
• D)Some bacteria are beneficial.

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Definitions:

Protons

Positively charged subatomic particles found within the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass and charge.

pH Value

A measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution, with 7 being neutral, values below 7 acidic, and above 7 alkaline.

NO₂

Nitrogen dioxide, a toxic reddish-brown gas and a significant air pollutant responsible for the formation of smog and acid rain.

Testable Hypothesis

A statement that proposes a relationship between variables that can be supported or refuted through experimentation or observation.