1.6 - Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms
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Practice Questions
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What is the CPCB standard for microorganisms in drinking water?
💡 Hint: Think about the maximum acceptable level set by CPCB.
What is a colony-forming unit (CFU)?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when bacteria grow on a nutrient medium.
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What is the acceptable level of microorganisms set by CPCB for drinking water?
💡 Hint: Recall the exact figure provided in class.
True or False: Dilution is not necessary when counting high concentrations of bacteria.
💡 Hint: Consider why we dilute a sample.
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Design an experiment to measure the concentration of microorganisms in a lake sample, detailing each method and the rationale behind your choices.
💡 Hint: Consider the steps we discussed and the importance of multiple analyses.
Compare and contrast traditional culturing techniques with flow cytometry in terms of efficacy, speed, and application.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each technique addresses challenges in microbial analysis.
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