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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 1 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 1 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / Plaque Assays / Problem 10

In an experiment to measure the concentration of a bacterial culture, why is serial dilution important?

A

It increases the accuracy of colorimetric assays

B

It ensures that the culture can be evenly spread on an agar plate

C

It helps in obtaining a countable range for colony-forming units (CFUs)

D

It enhances the growth rate of bacteria

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