Which of the Following Bacterial Counting Techniques Relies on a Statistical

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following bacterial counting techniques relies on a statistical estimate to determine the of bacteria in a culture

• A)Serial dilution
• B)Standard plate count
• C)Spread plate
• D)Most probable number

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Definitions:

Continuous Closed Chest Drainage

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Tuberculin Skin Test

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HIV Positive

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