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It does not really grow in food. It is found in fecal matter (crap). Food that comes into contact with this crap becomes contaminated. Also, certain types of fertilizer can contain e-coli. If this fertilizer is put on crops such as lettuce, then even a salad can be contaminated if not washed properly beforehand.
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Where does e-coli grow?
in nature, where does e coli grow
What food carry e coli?
Hamburgers and dairy can carry E-coli
Is e coli in slusters or chains?
pink rod shapes but not in cluster or in chain
How does e coli with limited food supply respond?
The lac operon is switched on so the E. coli can use it as a food source.
Is e coli prokaryotic or eukaryotic?
E coli is a type of bacteria that is present in the human gut and can cause food poisoning. E coli is prokaryotic and not eukaryotic.
What is a type of food borne illness Gout or Heart disease or Influenza or E coli?
e-coli
What is a food-borne illness apnea e coli infection osteoporosis or bulimia?
E. Coli infection
Which of the following is a type of food-borne illness Gout or Heart disease or Influenza or E. coli?
E. coli
Will e coli grow on glucose salts agar?
Escherichia coli or E. coli is capable of fermenting glucose. It is a facultative anaerobe that can metabolize glucose in an anaerobic environment.
What foods does escherichia coli-E. coli grow on?
it grows on tolly magnolia transplant
Can PEA agar grow in E. coli?
A better way to phrase the question you are asking is "Can PEA agar grow E. coli?" The answer is yes, but only a small amount of growth will be observed because PEA is partially inhibitory to Gram negative organisms and E. coli is Gram negative.
What grows on spoiled food that can cause food poisoning?
E coli
