The Basis of the Membrane Filter Technique Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

The basis of the membrane filter technique is:

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

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