Which of the following counting techniques does not 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 does not differentiate between live and dead bacterial cells in a culture, as it simply counts all cells visualized under a microscope. Serial dilution, spread plate, and pour plate techniques involve plating cells onto agar medium, which allows for the growth and differentiation of live cells from dead cells or other nonviable material.

Which of the Following Counting Techniques Does Not Differentiate Between