A Gram-positive psychrotrophic rod ________ is a frequent contaminant of dairy products and meat and survives phagocytosis.
A) Escherichia coli
B) Mycobacterium leprae
C) Clostridium perfringens
D) Bacillus thuringiensis
E) Listeria monocytogenes

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Listeria monocytogenes is a Gram-positive psychrotrophic rod that is commonly found in dairy products and meat. It is able to survive phagocytosis, making it a potentially dangerous pathogen. Escherichia coli is a Gram-negative rod, Mycobacterium leprae causes leprosy, Clostridium perfringens causes food poisoning, and Bacillus thuringiensis is used as a biological pesticide.

A Gram-Positive Psychrotrophic Rod ________ Is a Frequent Contaminant of Dairy