The Simplest Technique for Isolating Bacteria in Growth Media Is

Question

The simplest technique for isolating bacteria in growth media is referred to as the
A)pour plate method.
B)streak plate method.
C)serial dilution method.
D)MPN method.

Accepted Answer

The pour plate method involves adding a diluted sample to a solid agar medium and allowing it to solidify. The streak plate method involves streaking the sample onto a solid agar medium in a specific pattern. The serial dilution method involves diluting the sample in a series of increments to decrease the cell concentration. The MPN (most probable number) method is a statistical estimation method used to determine bacterial populations in a liquid sample. The streak plate method is the simplest technique for isolating bacteria in growth media.