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MIC 121 Introduction what are microbes Objective Question
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What precise unit is used by a colony counter to estimate the number of bacteria or fungal cells contained within any particular sample?
Options
A Optical Density Units (ODU)
B Colony Forming Units (CFU)
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C Microscopic Count Units (MCU)
D Turbidity Units (TU)
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Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 44 clarifies: 'A colony-forming unit is a precise unit used to estimate the number of bacteria or fungal cells contained within any particular sample.'

Hint

This unit specifically refers to viable cells capable of forming colonies.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: Introduction what are microbes
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 671 of 984
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