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:

Irrational

A type of number that cannot be expressed as a simple fraction, including numbers like \(\pi\) and \(\sqrt{2}\).

Rational

Pertaining to a number or expression that can be expressed as the quotient or ratio of two integers.

Square Root

The number that produces a specified quantity when multiplied by itself (e.g., the square root of 9 is 3).

Exponents

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