You decide to educate Alan on markers of fecal contamination,as he said he is able to obtain a kit that will tell him if water is contaminated with feces.You tell him to be cautious,because the kit mainly indicates the presence of coliforms,but may not detect other potential fecal pathogens.Which of the following organisms are coliforms?

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All of the choices (A, B, and C) are coliforms. Coliforms are a group of bacteria that are commonly used as indicators of fecal contamination because they are associated with the digestive tracts of warm-blooded animals, including humans. E. coli is a type of coliform that is commonly found in feces and is frequently used as an indicator of fecal contamination in water.

You Decide to Educate Alan on Markers of Fecal Contamination,as