Practice Measurement of Cell Mass/Constituents - 7.4.4 | Module 9: Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life | Biology (Biology for Engineers)
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7.4.4 - Measurement of Cell Mass/Constituents

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is one method used to measure microbial biomass?

💡 Hint: Think about how you'd isolate the cells.

Question 2

Easy

Why is it important to measure ATP in cells?

💡 Hint: What does ATP provide for cells?

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the dry weight method used for?

  • Measuring protein concentration
  • Determining total biomass
  • Finding DNA content

💡 Hint: Consider what you would weigh to examine the cells' total mass.

Question 2

True or False: ATP levels indicate the metabolic activity of cells.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what ATP's role is in metabolism.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

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.

Question 2

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.

Challenge and get performance evaluation