Question

2 multiple choice 0.8 points what is a colony? a single microbial cell many clones of several different microbes. a collection of many different microbes mixed together a collection of many microbes, all of which are clones of a single cell

Explanation:

To determine the correct definition of a colony in microbiology:

• A single microbial cell (first option) is incorrect as a colony is a group, not a single cell.
• "Many clones of several different microbes" (second option) is wrong because a colony originates from a single cell, not multiple different microbes.
• "A collection of many different microbes mixed together" (third option) is incorrect as a colony consists of clones from one cell, not a mix of different microbes.
• "A collection of many microbes, all of which are clones of a single cell" (fourth option) matches the definition of a microbial colony, where a single cell multiplies (clones) to form a visible group.

Answer:

D. A collection of many microbes, all of which are clones of a single cell (Note: Assuming the options are labeled A, B, C, D in order. If the original labels differ, adjust accordingly, but the content is "A collection of many microbes, all of which are clones of a single cell".)