Practice - Turbidimetric Methods (Optical Density Measurement)
Practice Questions
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What does turbidity indicate in a liquid culture?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes a liquid look cloudy.
What device is used to measure optical density?
💡 Hint: It’s the tool we talked about that assesses light absorption.
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What does a higher optical density (OD) indicate in a microbial culture?
💡 Hint: Think about how many cells would make the culture look cloudier.
True or False: Turbidimetric methods only measure living cells.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on the limitations of OD measurements.
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Challenge Problems
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Your lab is conducting a growth study of E. coli, and initial OD readings show low turbidity. What additional tests might you recommend to ascertain cell viability and the microbial population's actual concentration?
💡 Hint: Think about what methods allow you to measure live cells.
Consider a scenario where environmental samples show varying turbidity. How would you validate the results of your OD measurements to ensure they accurately reflect microbial growth?
💡 Hint: What other techniques could confirm your readings?
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