The Most Probable Number (MPN) Method Is Used

question 9

Multiple Choice

The Most Probable Number (MPN) method is used

• A) to estimate numbers of cells in samples with a high density of bacterial cells.
• B) when samples contain obligate anaerobes.
• C) to estimate numbers of cells in samples with a low density of bacterial cells.
• D) to isolate autotrophic bacteria.
• E) to determine the generation time of bacterial isolates.

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