MPN

What is the Most Probable Number?

• It is a viable counts that allow scientists to estimate the number of microorganisms when the population is very large.

• It is a statistical estimation technique based on the fact that the more bacteria are in the sample, the more dilutions are required to reduce their number to zero.

• it is to count cells using a machine.

this method is relatively simple is one of the advantages.

• True

• False

This method does not require large volumes of glassware.

• True

• False

the MPN method is most commonly used for microbes in extreme environment.

• True

• False

Do you have to refer back to the Most Probable Number table?

• Yes

• No