Compare and Contrast the Spread Plate Method and the Pour

question 80

Essay

Compare and contrast the spread plate method and the pour plate method of doing plate counts. Also describe which group of organisms would not be quantifiable in the pour plate method but would still be observed in the spread plate method.

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Definitions:

Executive Functioning

A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, which are necessary for managing everyday tasks.

Physical Development

Growth of body and brain, including patterns of change in sensory capacities, motor skills, and health.

Diet

A regulated selection of foods and drinks consumed for nutrition or health purposes.

Begging the Question

A logical fallacy where the argument's conclusion is assumed in one of its premises, often leading to circular reasoning.