In Lab, Tom Was Given a Mixed Culture

question 49

Multiple Choice

In lab, Tom was given a mixed culture.His objective is to isolate single colonies.What should be used to accomplish this goal?

• A)sterile swab, loop dilution, TSB
• B)hockey stick, spread plate technique, and 4 degree Celsius incubation temperature
• C)loop dilution, TSA, hockey stick, 37 degree Celsius incubator
• D)inoculating loop, incinerator, streak plate method, 37 degree Celsius incubator
• E)sterile swab, streak plate method, 37 degree Celsius incubator

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Definitions:

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Largest Protists

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