Practice Cell Counting (3.3.2) - Chapter 3: Cell Culture Technology - ICSE 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 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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