The anaerobic Clostridium species are troublesome pathogens largely because of their capacity for

A) endospore production.
B) rapid reproduction.
C) oxygen production.
D) biofilm production.
E) high salt tolerance.


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: General Characteristics of Prokaryotic Organisms
Learning Outcome: 11.14

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