Describe the problems associated with the enumeration of Streptococcus genus using: a)Pour plate method b)Turbiditymethod

Describe the problems associated with the enumeration of Streptococcus genus using: a)Pour plate method b)Turbiditymethod (Hint: Think of the assumptions that are made for the determination of Ecoli vs Streptococcus

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a] Pour plate method is used for counting the number of colony forming bacteria present in a liquid specimen. The pour plate method is considered a more precise method of counting bacteria than the streak plate method. Some common problems associated..