Besides biochemical tests, which techniques are also useful for identifying a bacterial specimen?

A) observation of general culture characteristics
B) microscopy and observation of general culture characteristics
C) microscopy and molecular genetics techniques and observation of general culture characteristics
D) microscopy
E) molecular genetics techniques


Answer: C

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