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Which organism is used as common indicator of water pollution?

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Coliform
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Mycobacterium spp
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Helicobacer pylori
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All of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A Coliform
Disease-causing organisms are referred to as pathogens. Although the vast majority of bacteria are either harmless or beneficial, a few pathogenic bacteria can cause disease. Coliform bacteria are not an actual cause of disease but they are commonly used as a bacterial indicator of water pollution. Higher the no. of bacteria more the water is polluted.

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