Practice Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms - 1.6 | 8. Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms | Environmental Quality Monitoring & Analysis, - Vol 3
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Question 1

Easy

What is the CPCB standard for microorganisms in drinking water?

💡 Hint: Think about the maximum acceptable level set by CPCB.

Question 2

Easy

What is a colony-forming unit (CFU)?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when bacteria grow on a nutrient medium.

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Question 1

What is the acceptable level of microorganisms set by CPCB for drinking water?

  • 1 per 100 ml
  • 5 per 100 ml
  • 10 per 100 ml

💡 Hint: Recall the exact figure provided in class.

Question 2

True or False: Dilution is not necessary when counting high concentrations of bacteria.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider why we dilute a sample.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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