Which of the following counting techniques doesn't differentiate between live and dead bacterial cells in a culture?
A) serial dilution
B) spread plate
C) pour plate
D) direct microscopic count

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Direct microscopic count doesn't differentiate between live and dead bacterial cells in a culture because dead cells are also visible under the microscope. The other techniques (serial dilution, spread plate, and pour plate) rely on the ability of live cells to reproduce and form colonies, making it possible to differentiate them from dead cells.

Which of the Following Counting Techniques Doesn't Differentiate Between Live