Which of the following is an advantage of the standard plate count?
A) can readily count cells that form aggregates
B) provides immediate results
C) can be performed on very dilute samples, such as lake water
D) determines the number of viable cells
E) can be used to count heat-sensitive bacteria

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The standard plate count method is used to determine the number of viable cells in a sample, as it involves growing colonies from individual cells.

Which of the Following Is an Advantage of the Standard