Question 24 0/2pts Clostridium difficile is a spore forming anaerobic bacteria that is often problematic in hospital settings. The spores are ingested and germinate in the small intestine of the host. The vegetative cell makes it's home in the large intestine and undergoes the process of _____ to produce spores which are shed in the feces. vegetation 0/2pts Question 20
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