Chapter 19, Problem 4SAQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To describe: Most Probable Number (MPN) method of bacterial enumeration determines viable count or total count.

Introduction: Bacteria are a microscopic single-celled microorganism that thrives in diverse environments. The enumeration of bacteria involves the counting of bacterial cells. The methods of bacterial enumerations are standard plate count, turbidimetry, measurement, and direct microscopic counts.

b.

Summary Introduction

To describe: Microscopic count of bacterial enumeration determines viable count or total count.

c.

Summary Introduction

To define: Standard plate count method of bacterial enumeration determines viable count or total count. 

d.

Summary Introduction

To define: The turbidity method of bacterial enumeration determines viable count or total count.