What is coliform? a. Group of bacteria b. Group of viruses c. Group of microoragnisms d. Group of diseases
Option A. Coliform is Gram-negative oxidase negative, non-spore-forming, aerobic, or facultative anaerobic rod-shaped bacteria. The coliform group is not a distinct valid taxonomic group, but it is defined functionally as organisms that ferment lactose with both gas and acid production at 35 °C.
