3 - Challenges in Counting Microbial Populations
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What does CFU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what colonies form from single bacterial cells.
Why is it important to check for viable microorganisms?
💡 Hint: Consider which microorganisms pose a threat.
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What does CFU stand for in microbial analysis?
💡 Hint: It’s related to how many colonies are formed from a sample.
True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can grow.
💡 Hint: Consider what it means to be viable.
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Given a water sample's turbidity readings, how would you approach confirming microbial presence? Outline the steps.
💡 Hint: What steps confirm visibility and safety?
Discuss the potential challenges of using flow cytometry in water quality analysis in terms of representativeness.
💡 Hint: How does mixing influence results?
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