1.5. Lecture No. 33

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does CPCB stand for?

   Hint

   It's a governmental board related to pollution.

2. 2.

   What is a Colony Forming Unit (CFU)?

   Hint

   It's related to counting bacteria grown in cultures.

3. 3.

   What is the recommended CPCB limit for microorganisms in water?

   • 5 per 100 ml
   • 10 per 100 ml
   • 20 per 100 ml

   Hint

   Remember the specific standard we discussed.

4. 4.

   Is turbidity an effective standalone indicator of microorganism presence?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how we confirm the presence of specific microbes.

5. 5.

   If you have a water sample showing CFU of 100 after culturing, what is the total viable bacteria count in a 10 ml sample?

   Hint

   Consider how multiplication works with culture volume.

6. 6.

   Discuss the implications of using flow cytometry in microbial monitoring versus traditional culture methods.

   Hint

   Compare speed versus accuracy of results.