The Basis of the Membrane Filter Technique Is That

question 33

Multiple Choice

The basis of the membrane filter technique is that

• A)bacteria are small enough to go right through the filter.
• B)bacteria are larger than the holes in the filter.
• C)the membrane has an antibiotic that kills bacteria in the water.
• D)the dilutions of the sample allow a total bacterial count when plated out using pour or spread plates.

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