The process of replica plating was designed to test if mutations occurred in response to a selective agent or if mutations were naturally present in the population before selection.

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The purpose of replica plating is to transfer bacterial colonies from one medium to another to test for differential growth, allowing for identification of mutants that have adapted to a selective agent. This process can determine whether mutations occurred in response to the selective agent or if they were present in the population before selection.

The Process of Replica Plating Was Designed to Test If