A microbiologist inoculates Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli into a culture medium. Following incubation, only the E. coli grows in the culture. What is the most likely explanation?
A) The culture medium was selective.
B) The culture medium was differential.
C) The microbiologist used too much inoculum.
D) The culture was contaminated.
E) The incubation temperature was incorrect.
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