Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 6 - Figure 6.17 - Methods of preparing plates for plate counts - Question - Page 173: 1

Answer

Colonies of bacteria without filaments are suitable to be grown on a spread plate as it provides more surface area to grow. In the case of filamentous microbes, a deep plate method is suitable, as it provides more depth for the microbes to grow.

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