The Figure Shown Illustrates a Small Portion of an Algorithm

question 40

Multiple Choice

The figure shown illustrates a small portion of an algorithm used to identify Gram-negative rods.This diagram is referred to as a(n)

• A) dichotomous key.
• B) API 20E reading.
• C) selective algorithm.
• D) binary test.

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