A doctor wants to determine the origin of the bacteria in the intestinal tract of one of her patients. How can she do this?
A)by examining the bacteria present in the eggs of the patient's mother
B)by examining the bacteria present in the sperm of the patient's father
C)by determining the bacteria present in the food the patient eats
D)All of these choices are correct.

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The best way to determine the origin of the bacteria in the intestinal tract of the patient is to examine the bacteria present in the food the patient eats. This will give a direct link to the source of the bacteria and help the doctor identify any potential sources of contamination. Examining the bacteria present in the eggs of the patient's mother or in the sperm of the patient's father would not be useful in determining the origin of the bacteria in the patient's intestinal tract.

A Doctor Wants to Determine the Origin of the Bacteria