Microbiology: An Introduction
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Seven methods of measuring microbial growth were explained in this chapter. Categorize each as either a direct or an indirect method.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
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