Practice Department Of Chemical Engineering (1.3) - Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms

Practice: Department of Chemical Engineering

Lesson 1.3Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms

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Question 1.
What does CPCB stand for?
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Think about the organization responsible for setting water quality standards.
Question 2.
What is a colony-forming unit (CFU)?
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It's a measure used in microbiology related to visible colonies.
3Question 3.
What is the CPCB standard for microorganisms in water?
- 1 per 100 ml
- 5 per 100 ml
- 10 per 100 ml
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Recall the specific value mentioned in the lectures.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can still cause infections.
- True
- False
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Think about the meaning of 'non-viable.'
Question 5.
Design a protocol to test a water sample with an unknown turbidity level for microbial contamination. Include all necessary steps and methodologies.
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Think about how each step contributes to a thorough assessment of the sample.
Question 6.
You have a water sample that tests high in CFUs. Discuss how you would identify if the microorganisms present are pathogenic or not.
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Focus on methods that help identify types of bacteria in cultures.

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