Definition:
“Capacity of a Cell to Exhibit Life Functions”
How Can We Measure Yeast Viability?
1. Cell Replication
2. “Vital” Stains
3. Specialised Methods
Methylene Blue the best method to check Viability of Yeast
Advantages
• Rapid
• Inexpensive
• Simple
Disadvantages
• Unreliable Below 90%
• Stains Buds and Not Mothers
• Variation in Dye Intensity - Subjective
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