A pure culture contains only
A)one species of microorganism.
B)bacteria.
C)a variety of microbes from one source.
D)None of the choices are correct.

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A pure culture is defined as a population of microorganisms that only contains one species. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choice B is incorrect because not all microorganisms are bacteria. Choice C is incorrect because a culture containing a variety of microbes from one source is a mixed culture, not a pure culture. Choice D is incorrect since one of the choices must be correct.

A Pure Culture Contains Only