Identify the Control Step in the Scenario Described

question 48

Multiple Choice

Identify the control step in the scenario described.

• A) Inoculating the test microbe into nutrient medium containing lead.
• B) Isolating the microbe from a contaminated water source.
• C) Inoculating the test microbe into nutrient medium lacking lead.
• D) Inoculating the test microbe into medium containing lower levels of lead than used initially.
• E) Inoculating the test microbe into contaminated water containing high levels of lead.

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Definitions:

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