4.1 - Microbial Analysis as Particles
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What does CFU stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about how we count bacteria.
What does filtration help to achieve in microbial analysis?
💡 Hint: Focus on the physical process of separating.
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What does the CPCB standard refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about what the CPCB aims to monitor in water.
True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can still cause infections.
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of viable versus non-viable organisms.
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If a water sample has an initial count of 100 bacteria and we dilute it by a factor of 10, how many colonies would you expect to see if you count 5 colonies after culture?
💡 Hint: Remember the dilution factor concept and how it affects colony calculations.
Discuss the implications of using turbidity levels alone to assess water quality in the presence of unknown pathogens.
💡 Hint: Consider the depth of analysis needed for comprehensive water quality assessments.
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