Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 032191855X
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-855-0

Chapter 6 - Microbial Nutrition and Growth - Questions For Review - Multiple Choice - Page 193: 12

Answer

d. membrane filtration

Work Step by Step

Membrane filtration is best for counting fecal bacteria from a stream to determine the safety of the water for drinking. In this method water is passed through a membrane filter of small pore size (0.4 - 0.5 micron). The bacteria, etc remain on membrane surface, which are later analyzed.
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