(1) In general, CVs obtained for the quadruplicate within-well analyte measurements were 5-9% for the prepared controls.(2) The mean of at least quadruplicate measurements was determined during a period of approximately 2 minutes at each position.(3) Bacteria were surface plated in triplicate or quadruplicate on minimal lactose medium to select for Lac + revertants.(4) In such an argument there would always be matter for answers, rejoinders, replications, triplications, quadruplications , and that infinite web of disputes.