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Bacteria usually use binary fission and go through many different phases in a fixed culture.
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There are many things that affect the growth of organisms, including oxygen, temperature, pH levels, salinity, and pressure levels.
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There are several techniques that can estimate the concentration of organisms in a culture.
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There are certain types of media that can be used to grow certain microorganisms.
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Bacterial growth can be inhibited by a wide variety of physical techniques, such as heat, freezing, and freeze-drying.
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There are many different chemical antiseptics and disinfectants used in many different medical, laboratory, and food-related settings.
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