Which of the following quantification techniques can distinguish living cells from dead cells in a culture?
A) a Coulter counter
B) metabolic activity
C) microscopic counts
D) dry weight
E) turbidity

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Metabolic activity is a measure of the rate of chemical reactions in a cell. Living cells have a higher metabolic activity than dead cells, so this technique can be used to distinguish between the two.

Which of the Following Quantification Techniques Can Distinguish Living Cells