Plate count method assumes that a colony arise from one cell. Some species grow in clusters and this may lead to overestimation of organism’s population. a. First statement is TRUE, Second statement is FALSE. b. First statement is FALSE, Second statement is TRUE. c. Both statements are TRUE. d. Both statements are FALSE.

Plate count method assumes that a colony arise from one cell. Some species grow in clusters and this may lead to overestimation of organism’s population. a. First statement is TRUE, Second statement is FALSE. b. First statement is FALSE, Second statement is TRUE. c. Both statements are TRUE. d. Both statements are FALSE.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305117396

Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter17: Communities And Ecosystems

Section: Chapter Questions

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