Many clinical microbiology laboratories and public health laboratories use techniques such as microbial staining, microbial growth, enzymatic testing, fermentation testing, and microscopic analysis to identify pathogens in samples.  Which categories of classical characteristics for taxonomy are represented here?  (Check all that apply.)

A. Morphological characteristics
B. Molecular characteristics
C. Physiological and metabolic characteristics
D. Biochemical characteristics


Answer: D

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