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


Answer: D

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