Which of the Following Is Not a Phenotypic Method of Identification

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a phenotypic method of identification?

• A) Acid-fast reaction
• B) Gram stain reaction
• C) Endospore production
• D) Morphology
• E) Antibody response

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