Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the Direct

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of the direct microscopic count?

• A) sample volume is unknown
• B) requires no incubation time
• C) can easily distinguish live from dead cells
• D) can readily count organisms that are motile
• E) requires a large number of cells

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