Enumerating cells in a biofilm is especially challenging for
A) microscopic direct counting.
B) measuring turbidity.
C) viability counts with spread plating.
D) microscopic direct county, measuring turbidity, and viability counts with spread plating.

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Biofilms are complex structures with cells embedded in a matrix, making it difficult for methods like direct counting, turbidity measurement, and spread plating to accurately enumerate cells.

Enumerating Cells in a Biofilm Is Especially Challenging for