Serial dilutions are generally made
A) when the appropriate viable count is unknown.
B) based on powers of 10, although other serial dilution factors are possible.
C) to reach a suitable dilution while minimizing error.
D) All of these answer choices apply.

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Serial dilutions are made when the appropriate viable count is unknown, based on powers of 10, while other factors are also possible, and to reach a suitable dilution while minimizing error. Therefore, all answer choices apply.

Serial Dilutions Are Generally Made