Question

Which of the following statements is true about Escherichia coli?

Answer 1

Answer

The statement which is true about Escherichia coli is in aerobic conditions, it will undergo respiration; in anaerobic conditions, it will undergo fermentation

Explanation

E.coli is a pathogen present in human and animal intestine and is voided in the faeces.E.coli in drinking water indicates water pollution. The cultural trait of E.coli is that it’s an aerobe and a facultative anaerobe. This means that when oxygen is present, it undergoes respiration where as during anaerobic conditions, it undergoes fermentation.

Answer 2

The answer is the first E. Hope this helps! :D