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___ bacteria are found in the human intestines that pollute the water.


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Bacteria:

  1. Bacteria are unicellular microorganisms that can be observed under a microscope.
  2. The bacteria may be pathogenic and cause diseases.
  3. Coliform bacteria are rod-shaped bacteria that are found in the gut and the feces.
  4. These bacteria may cause fever, diarrhea, and vomiting when ingested by humans through polluted water.
  5. Thus, feces discharge with coliform bacteria contaminates drinking water and causes water pollution.

Final answer: Coliform bacteria are found in the human intestine that pollutes the water.


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