Which of the Following Best Defines a Strain in Microbiological

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best defines a strain in microbiological terms?

• A)a pure culture that is not totally identical to other cultures of the same species
• B)a group of organisms with a limited geographical distribution
• C)a mixed population of cells,which are genetically distinct,but with highly similar phenotypic characteristics
• D)groups of cells all derived from and identical to a single parent species
• E)same as a species

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