Which of the Following Is the Next Step When There

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the next step when there is more than one pathogen growing in a bacterial culture?

• A)Use a dissecting microscope. 
• B)Wait an additional 36 hours to identify the predominant organism. 
• C)Obtain another specimen. 
• D)Set up a subculture and separate bacteria to another media.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

A cost that varies directly with the level of production or volume, such as materials and labor directly involved in the production process.

Least-squares Method

A statistical technique used to determine the line of best fit by minimizing the sum of the squares of the differences between observed and estimated values.

High-low Method

A technique used in cost accounting to determine the variable and fixed components of a cost by analyzing the highest and lowest levels of activity.

Variable Cost

Expenses that fluctuate in direct proportion to the amount of production or sales, including items like labor and materials.