Laboratory Experiments in Microbiology (12th Edition) (What's New in Microbiology)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134605203
Author: Ted R. Johnson, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 52, Problem 1CA
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To analyze:
Water sample with high coliform count.
Diseases which can be prevented by chlorinating the water.
Introduction:
Coliform bacteria are the indicator organisms which are present in the contaminated water. They help in analyzing the water quality.These bacteria are also found in feces of warm-blooded animals and humans. Their presence in water indicates the presence of illness causing agents.
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