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. 1977 Feb;33(2):482–484. doi: 10.1128/aem.33.2.482-484.1977

Correction for the inherent error in optical density readings.

J V Lawrence, S Maier
PMCID: PMC170707  PMID: 322614

Abstract

Except at very low levels, uncorrected photometric determination of bacterial cell densities showed a decreasing proportionally to actual cell density or dry weight. A standard curve was prepared to convert photometric readings to truly proportional optical density values. With one dry weight determination, optical density values may be converted to absolute dry weight values.

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