In E. coli O157:H7, the O157:H7 refers to the
A) specific type of DNA present.
B) specific genus.
C) general family.
D) the specific LPS and flagella type present.
E) pathogenic ability.

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The O157:H7 in E. coli O157:H7 refers to the specific type of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) and flagella present on the bacterial surface. These surface structures are important for the identification and classification of bacterial strains. In the case of E. coli O157:H7, the specific type of LPS and flagella are associated with its pathogenic ability and virulence.

In E Coli O157:H7, the O157:H7 Refers to the