When Counting Colonies on an Agar Plate

question 30

Multiple Choice

When counting colonies on an agar plate

• A) it is assumed that each colony arose from division of one or a few cells.
• B) only viable colonies are counted.
• C) the medium must be suitable for colony growth.
• D) All of these answer choices are true.

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Definitions:

Unit Of Account

A standard numerical monetary unit of measurement that provides a consistent way of quoting prices and conducting economic transactions.

M1

A category of the money supply that includes physical currency and coin, demand deposits, traveler's checks, and other checkable deposits.

Savings Deposits

accounts held at financial institutions that allow deposits and withdrawals and are subject to modest interest rates.

Commodity Money

Money that has intrinsic value and can be used for purposes other than as a medium of exchange, such as gold or silver.