ating and incubating an agar slant from a pure broth culture of a bacterial species such as E. coli, which of the following would indicate an unsuccessful aseptic transfer? (Choose ALL that apply) a - There is fungal growth in the original broth culture tube. b- There is too much growth on the agar slant. c- There are colonies of similar morphology on the slant. d - There are red, yellow, and white colonies on the slant. e - There is no growth on the slant.

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