Which of the Following Is an Example of a Metabolic

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a metabolic activity that could be used to measure microbial growth?

• A)standard plate count
• B)glucose consumption
• C)direct microscopic count
• D)turbidity
• E)most probable number (MPN)

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Definitions:

Curare

A poison used on arrows and darts for hunting and warfare, derived from various South American plants, which causes paralysis by blocking neuromuscular transmission.

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Addictive Drug

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