Please select the statement which explains why it is important to be able to differentiate between the coliform and noncoliform members of the Enterobacteriaceae family.

A) The coliforms and noncoliforms are treated with completely different antibiotics.
B) Coliforms are found in humans, while the noncoliforms are associated with animals.
C) The coliforms are transmitted human-to-human, while the noncoliforms are not.
D) The noncoliform bacteria are the true pathogens of this family, while the coliforms are opportunistic pathogens.
E) Coliforms are gram-negative while noncoliforms are gram-positive.


D) The noncoliform bacteria are the true pathogens of this family, while the coliforms are opportunistic pathogens.

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