Why is it important to have isolated bacterial colonies for this lab activity (Bacteria of GI Tract)? What results would you obtain if you had a mixed culture of bacteria?

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1. Why is it important to have isolated bacterial colonies for this lab activity (Bacteria of GI Tract)? What results would you obtain if you had a mixed culture of bacteria? 

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