The three main techniques for identifying microbes are ________.

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Phenotypic techniques involve observing the physical characteristics of microbes, such as their shape, color, and growth patterns. Immunologic techniques involve detecting specific proteins or other molecules produced by the microbe using antibodies. Genotypic techniques involve analyzing the genetic material of the microbe, such as through PCR or DNA sequencing. These three techniques are the most commonly used methods for identifying microbes. The other choices are incorrect because they either do not encompass all three main techniques, or they include techniques that are subsets of the three main techniques.

The Three Main Techniques for Identifying Microbes Are ________