Question

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a term used to describe one to a few bacteria that give raise to an entire colony is a(n) unit.

Explanation:

Identify the microbiological term

The question asks for a term describing one to a few bacteria that give rise to an entire colony, followed by the word "unit." In microbiology, a single cell or a small group of cells that multiplies to form a visible colony on solid media is defined as a colony-forming unit (CFU).

Match the blank structure

The sentence ends with "is a(n) [blank] [blank] unit." The two blanks preceding "unit" correspond to "colony" and "forming."

Answer:

A term used to describe one to a few bacteria that give rise to an entire colony is a(n) <blank>colony</blank> <blank>forming</blank> unit.