The Discrepancy Between the Number of Microbial Cells Observed by Microscopic

question 34

Multiple Choice

The discrepancy between the number of microbial cells observed by microscopic examination and the number of colonies that can be cultivated from the same natural sample may be due to ______.

• A)nonviable organisms
• B)incorrect culture conditions
• C)microbial motility
• D)nonviable organisms and incorrect culture conditions

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Definitions:

Pollution Costs

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Common Property Resources

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Pigouvian Tax

A tax imposed on any market activity that generates negative externalities, intended to correct the market outcome.

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