Which of the Following Counting Techniques Does Not Differentiate Between

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following counting techniques does not differentiate between live and dead bacterial cells in a culture

• A)Serial dilution
• B)Spread plate
• C)Pour plate
• D)Direct microscopic count

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Definitions:

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), carrying genetic information in the form of genes.

DNA Molecules

The carriers of genetic information in living organisms, consisting of two long strands forming a double helix.

Epigenetic Molecules

Molecules that can modify the structure of DNA or its surrounding environment, thereby affecting gene expression without altering the DNA sequence itself.

Fraternal Twins

Twins born from two separate eggs fertilized by two different sperm cells, resulting in siblings that are genetically distinct.