Which of the following statements describe a culture or molecular technique in the study of microbes? a Molecular techniques are relatively cheap. b Molecular techniques can be used for mixed cultures. c All statements are acceptable. d Microbial cultivation is costly, time requiring and labor intensive.

Which of the following statements describe a culture or molecular technique in the study of microbes? a Molecular techniques are relatively cheap. b Molecular techniques can be used for mixed cultures. c All statements are acceptable. d Microbial cultivation is costly, time requiring and labor intensive.

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Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter42: Basic Microbiology

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