How to determine the total number of aerobic bacteria present in a sample
Total Viable Count (TVC)
Total viable count is a method to determine the total number of aerobic bacteria present in a particular water sample or deposit. This is an empirical measurement because occuring singly, in pairs, chains, clusters, or packets and no single growth medium or set of physical and chemical conditions can satisfy the physiological requirement of all bacteria in a water sample.
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