Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the Standard

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage of the standard plate count?

• A) can readily count cells that form aggregates
• B) provides immediate results
• C) can be performed on very dilute samples, such as lake water
• D) determines the number of viable cells
• E) can be used to count heat-sensitive bacteria

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