Observing and characterizing colonial growth for size, shape, edge, elevation, color, odor, and texture is part of ___.
A)Specimen collection
B)Inoculation
C)Incubation
D)Isolation
E)Inspection

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Observing and characterizing colonial growth for size, shape, edge, elevation, color, odor, and texture is part of inspection. Specimen collection involves obtaining the sample itself, inoculation involves introducing the sample onto a growth medium, incubation involves providing optimal conditions for growth, and isolation involves separating individual bacterial cells from a mixed population.

Observing and Characterizing Colonial Growth for Size, Shape, Edge, Elevation