Microbiology, part 28: Growth - Measurement of Bacterial Growth

Direct methods of measuring bacterial growth, including a direct cell count, plate count, membrane filtration, and the Most Probable Number method (MPN method). Steps involved in serial dilution in preparation for a plate count. Indirect methods of measuring bacterial growth, including measurement of turbidity using a spectrophotometer, measuring the dry weight of a sample, and monitoring the metabolic activity of microorganisms in a sample.