Which of the following best defines a strain in microbiological terms?
A) a pure culture that is not totally identical to other cultures of the same species
B) groups of cells all derived from and identical to a single parent species
C) same as a species
D) a mixed population of cells,genetically distinct, but with highly similar phenotypic characteristics
E) a group of organisms with a limited geographical distribution

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A strain in microbiological terms refers to a pure culture that is not totally identical to other cultures of the same species, indicating slight genetic variations within the same species.

Which of the Following Best Defines a Strain in Microbiological