All of the colonies form on the surface of a spread plate,whereas on a pour plate,colonies may be embedded in the agar as well as on the surface.

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In a spread plate technique, the sample is spread on the surface of the agar plate, leading to colony formation only on the surface. In contrast, the pour plate method involves mixing the sample with molten agar and then pouring it into a petri dish, allowing colonies to form both within the agar and on its surface.

All of the Colonies Form on the Surface of a Spread