The genus Mycobacterium includes species responsible for
A) tuberculosis.
B) urinary tract infections.
C) food poisoning from contaminated dairy products.
D) gastric ulcers.
E) food poisoning from contaminated meat.
A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Survey of Bacteria
Learning Outcome: 11.17
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