Question

The bacteria that commonly live in animal and human intestine is

• A. Vibrio cholerae
• B. Bacillus anthracis
• C. Corynebacterium
• D. Escherichia coli

Answer 1

The correct option is D Escherichia coli

Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a bacteria that commonly lives in the lower intestine of warm-blooded organisms like animal and human. Most strains of E. coli are harmless and they are the part of the normal flora of the gut. However, certain strains of E. coli may cause cramps, discomfort and food poisoning.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Escherichia coli.'