Question

Full-form of ATCC is _________

(a) American Type Culture Collection

(b) Automatic Type Counter & Classifier

(c) American Type Counter Collection

(d) American Type Classifier and Collection

This question was addressed to me by my school principal while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Isolation and Screening of Industrially Important Microbes in section The Isolation, Preservation and Improvement of Industrial Microorganisms of Fermentation Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) American Type Culture Collection

The best explanation: ATCC stands for American Type Culture Collection. It is a non-profit organization and a key resource for medical research. It is the organization which has the largest department of Research and Development.