Why Is Colony Morphology Not Considered Reliable for Species Identification

question 18

Multiple Choice

Why is colony morphology not considered reliable for species identification? (Select all that apply)

• A)Species may respond differently on different nutritional formulations in media
• B)Colony size can differ on a single plate depending upon proximity of the cells applied
• C)Mutations may affect uniformity of colony appearances
• D)Agar can differ in nutrient composition in different areas within a culture dish
• E)Agar formulations vary from one batch to another

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