Practice Cell Counting - 3.3.2 | Chapter 3: Cell Culture Technology | ICSE Class 12 Biotechnology
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Question 1

Easy

What does the trypan blue dye indicate?

💡 Hint: Think about how the dye interacts with dead cells.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using automated cell counters.

💡 Hint: Consider efficiency in counting processes.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of cell counting in cell culture?

  • To ensure that cell cultures are sterile
  • To assess the pH of culture media
  • To determine the number of viable cells

💡 Hint: Consider the goal of maintaining effective experiments.

Question 2

True or False: The trypan blue method can only count alive cells.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: What does the dye do to different types of cells?

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If you had 10,000 cells in a culture, and the trypan blue test shows that 80% are alive, how many viable cells do you have?

💡 Hint: Remember to convert the percentage to a decimal for calculation.

Question 2

Given the importance of accurate cell counting, what experimental controls would you recommend to minimize error in the counting process?

💡 Hint: Think about standard laboratory practices for reliability.

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