Which of the following methods would be most appropriate for gathering data to plot a bacterial growth curve throughout the four phases?

a. plate count
b. indirect estimate based on turbidity
c. electronic cell counter
d. Any of these methods will provide reliable data for plotting a growth curve.
e. direct microscopic count


Answer: a. plate count

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