Based on these results from the Bacterial Examination of Food exercise, what can you conclude about the bacteria present in the food sample? (Choose all that apply)

> They cannot ferment lactose
> They are strong lactose fermenters
> They are not coliforms
> They are facultative anaerobes
> They are Gram-negative
> They are obligate anaerobes
> They are Gram-positive
> They are coliforms


> They are strong lactose fermenters
> They are facultative anaerobes>
> They are Gram-negative
> They are coliforms

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