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10. Dynamics of Microbial Growth / Plating Methods / Problem 3

Which of the following is a shared characteristic of both the pour plate and spread plate methods?

A

Both methods involve the use of a sterile glass rod to spread the inoculum.

B

Both methods require the agar to be pre-warmed before inoculation.

C

Both methods can be used to isolate pure colonies from a mixed culture.

D

Both methods result in colonies forming only on the surface of the agar.

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