Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134477206
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 6, Problem 10SA
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The five direct methods used for counting microorganisms.
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The microbial growth refers to an increase in the number of cells, not the cell’s size. There are numerous ways to measure these tiny samples. The counting methods of bacteria are categorized into two: direct method and indirect method.
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Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (5th Edition)
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