Pathogen Population Size Correlates with the Severity of an Infection

question 21

Multiple Choice

Pathogen population size correlates with the severity of an infection. What is the most inexpensive, accurate way to quantify a bacterial population in the clinical laboratory?

• A) culturing bacteria
• B) directly counting the bacteria with a gridded slide
• C) using a spectrophotometer to obtain an indirect bacterial count
• D) counting with a fluorescence-activated cell sorter

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Contract Rate

Rate of interest (based on face value) stated on bond certificate and bond indenture.

Market Rate

The prevailing interest rate available in the marketplace for instruments of similar risk and maturity, also known as the "market interest rate."

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Face Value

The amount the corporation must repay to the bondholder at the maturity date.