Viruses will only grow inside host cells. The size of a population of viruses can be estimated for comparison purposes by identifying where host cells have been killed (viral plaques). This illustrate.. more

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Provides further illustrated practical instructions to accompany the guide Microbiology: estimating viral populations.

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This document gives guidance on how “Thinking and working scientifically” (formerly known as How Science Works) skills can be developed through practical work in microbiology. The document gives.. more

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As well as some basic information on using agar in microbiology, this document includes recipes for over 20 different, commonly-used microbiological agars.

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