Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem with the Viable

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem with the viable count method of cell quantification?

• A) underestimation of the number of living cells in the culture
• B) takes too long if you want to immediately study cells at a particular growth phase
• C) not accurate for organisms whose cells remain attached (for example, Streptococci growing in chains)
• D) not useful for living cells