BRAINCAKECounting the Number of Cells
Microbiologists often need to know how many cells are in a culture, for example to follow its growth over time. Methods either count the cells directly, or measure something that depends on cell number, such as cloudiness.
A total count includes both living and dead cells. A viable count includes only living cells, which can divide.
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