Members of the genus Lactobacillus ________.

A. are normal flora of the human body in the mouth, intestinal tract, and vagina
B. produce large amounts of H2 as a byproduct of metabolism when growing on glucose
C. are strict aerobes
D. grow optimally under slightly alkaline conditions


Answer: A

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