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Define CFU.
What does CFU stand for?
What does turbidity mean?
What term describes how clear or cloudy water is?
What does CFU stand for?
Think about what measurement is used for viable bacteria.
True or False: Turbidity guarantees the presence of viable pathogens.
Consider what needs to be done to assess whether microorganisms are viable.
A water tank sample is taken, showing 300 visible colonies after incubation. If the dilution factor was 100 times, calculate the original concentration of bacteria in the water sample.
Make sure to use the dilution factor correctly.
Explain the implications of high turbidity and non-viable bacteria on water quality assessment.
Think about your previous learning on viable vs. non-viable organisms.
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