Which of the following methods could be used to detect the presence of viable but nonculturable cells of a pathogen in a water or food specimen?

A. Use of enrichment techniques
B. Polymerase chain reaction
C. Culture on selective agar
D. Culture on enriched agar


Answer: B

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