Multiple Choice
The Most Probable Number (MPN) method is used
A) to estimate numbers of cells in samples with a high density of bacterial cells.
B) when samples contain obligate anaerobes.
C) to estimate numbers of cells in samples with a low density of bacterial cells.
D) to isolate autotrophic bacteria.
E) to determine the generation time of bacterial isolates.
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