+Microbial growth is the increase in the number of cells within a population of [microorganism](/wiki/microorganism) species, not individual cell size. This silent proliferation, primarily through [cell division](/wiki/cell_division), is a fundamental process, shaped by nutrient availability and environmental conditions.
+## See also
+- [Bacteria](/wiki/bacteria)
+- [Culture Media](/wiki/culture_media)
+- [Metabolism](/wiki/metabolism)
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