Bacteria may be stored A)on a slant in the refrigerator. B)frozen in glycerol solution. C)freeze-dried. D)in broth at 37^$\circ$C. E)on a slant in the refrigerator,frozen in glycerol solution,AND freeze-dried.

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All of the given options are viable methods for storing bacteria, but combining them provides the best long-term preservation options. Keeping the bacteria on a slant in the refrigerator provides short-term storage, but glycerol solution helps to prevent damage caused by freezing, while freeze-drying removes all moisture from the bacteria, allowing them to be preserved for several years. Combining these methods provides multiple options for reviving the bacteria should they need to be used in the future.

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