Task: Question Answering
Input (English): Question: From the point of view of microbial growth, which of the following statements is true in relation to the term colony? 
 Options:  <1> It is a formation that is not visible macroscopically. <2> Corresponds to a single cell. <3> It derives from a single cell. <4> It is usually formed in liquid culture medium. <5> It is always formed by the aggregation of different microbial species.
Output (English): 3