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The basic idea is to take a sample of plain media, and a sample of media in which bacteria has been growing. Initially the levels of bacteria will be very low, and the amount of light absorbed by the 2 samples will be similar. | The basic idea is to take a sample of plain media, and a sample of media in which bacteria has been growing. Initially the levels of bacteria will be very low, and the amount of light absorbed by the 2 samples will be similar. | ||
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Over time | Over time this value will change according to the growth phase of the bacteria; | ||
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