Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Concerning Enrichment Bias

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE concerning enrichment bias?

• A) Dilution of the inoculum may help to avoid enrichment bias in some cases.
• B) Enrichment bias is impossible to overcome in some oligotrophic environments.
• C) Enrichment bias resulted in the underestimation of prokaryotic diversity.
• D) Enrichment bias favors organisms that grow quickly.

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