Microbes In Human Welfare Question 54
Question: The bacterium that commonly lives in animal and human intestines is:
Options:
A) Bacillus anthracis
B) Vibrio cholerae
C) Escherichia coli
D) Corynebacterium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
The correct option is D Escherichia coli
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly lives in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms like animal and human. Most strains of E. coli are harmless and they are the part of the normal flora of the gut. However, certain strains of E. coli may cause cramps, discomfort and food poisoning.
Thus, the correct answer is ‘Escherichia coli.’
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