The following is correct about a probabilistic indicator for bacterial identification, EXCEPT that
A) it requires a predefined database of known bacteria.
B) numerous strains of each species in well-studied habitats must be isolated in pure culture and tested for a defined number of traits.
C) it is based on yes/no choices that successively narrow down the identification of a taxon.
D) it only works if the bacterial isolate coincides with a member of a predefined database.
E) fractions of positive results for certain traits are noted as the probability of obtaining a positive result.

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Probabilistic indicators are not based on yes/no choices; they use statistical probabilities to identify bacteria based on the likelihood of certain traits being present.

The Following Is Correct About a Probabilistic Indicator for Bacterial