Practice - Measurement of Cell Mass/Constituents
Practice Questions
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What is one method used to measure microbial biomass?
💡 Hint: Think about how you'd isolate the cells.
Why is it important to measure ATP in cells?
💡 Hint: What does ATP provide for cells?
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the dry weight method used for?
💡 Hint: Consider what you would weigh to examine the cells' total mass.
True or False: ATP levels indicate the metabolic activity of cells.
💡 Hint: Think about what ATP's role is in metabolism.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an experiment to determine the relationship between microbial biomass and metabolic activity. Include specific methods you would use to measure biomass and ATP levels.
💡 Hint: Consider what tools are necessary for measuring both dry weight and ATP.
Evaluate the impact of nutrient scarcity on cell mass and ATP levels in a microbial culture through an experimental setup.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would control the nutrients and what measurements would be taken at intervals.
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