When culturing for Mycobacterium,rapid-growers usually produce colonies within how many days after subculture?
A)At least 7 days
B)Longer than 7 days
C)3 to 4 days
D)2 to 3 days

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The rate of growth is an important criterion for determining the initial category of an isolate.Rapid-growers usually produce colonies within 3 to 4 days after subculture.Even a rapid-grower,however,may take longer than 7 days to produce colonies initially because of the inhibition by a harsh decontaminating procedure.

When Culturing for Mycobacterium,rapid-Growers Usually Produce Colonies Within How Many