Question

in a viable count, each __ represents a __ from the sample population. multiple choice cell; generation hour; generation colony; cfu cfu; colony

Explanation:

In viable count methods like the spread - plate or pour - plate technique, each colony on the agar plate is assumed to originate from a single viable cell or a group of cells (a colony - forming unit, CFU). So each colony represents a CFU from the sample population.

Answer:

C. colony; CFU