Which of the following statements about bacteriocins is FALSE?

A) The genes coding for them are on plasmids.
B) They cause food-poisoning symptoms.
C) Nisin is a bacteriocin used as a food preservative.
D) They can be used to identify certain bacteria.
E) Bacteriocins kill bacteria.


B

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