What kind of bacterial variant would be most likely to survive in the human digestive system?

A) a variant that thrives at temperatures close to 100°C
B) a variant with a coating that is resistant to an acidic environment
C) a variant that reproduces slowly
D) a variant that easily attaches to hard surfaces


B

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