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Which of the following is not true about a bacterial colony growing on an agar plate?

Which of the following is not true about a bacterial colony growing on an agar plate?
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  • A They are visible without the aid of the microscope
  • B Bacterial cells found in one colony often belong to one species
  • C Different colonies have different colours
  • D Only one species of bacterial colony can grow on a culture at any time
  • E Colonies growing on an agar plate under the same conditions must belong to one species
Correct Answer: Option C
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