Which of the following is an example of a metabolic activity that could be used to measure microbial growth?
A)standard plate count
B)glucose consumption
C)direct microscopic count
D)turbidity
E)most probable number (MPN)

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Glucose consumption is a metabolic activity that can be quantified to measure microbial growth. As microorganisms consume glucose, they produce energy and generate byproducts. The rate of glucose consumption can be measured over time, providing an indication of microbial growth. Other options such as standard plate count, direct microscopic count, turbidity, and most probable number (MPN) may indirectly measure microbial growth but do not directly involve a metabolic activity.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Metabolic