Which of the Following is an Advantage of the Direct

Question

Which of the following is an advantage of the direct microscopic count?
A)can readily count organisms that are motile
B)can easily distinguish live from dead cells
C)requires no incubation time
D)sample volume is unknown
E)requires a large number of cells

Accepted Answer

Direct microscopic count does not require incubation time, allowing for immediate enumeration of cells in a sample. This method involves counting the cells directly under a microscope, which is advantageous for rapid analysis.