The relative concentration of bacteria on culture plates is directly proportional to
A) the amount of nutrients in the culture plates.
B) the environment in which the bacteria is grown.
C) the concentration in which they are present in the clinical specimen.
D) the amount of bacteria isolated from the initial inoculation on the plate.

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The relative concentration of bacteria on culture plates is directly proportional to the concentration in which they are present in the clinical specimen, as this determines the initial number of bacteria available to grow and multiply on the plate.

The Relative Concentration of Bacteria on Culture Plates Is Directly