Practice Environmental Quality (1) - Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms

Practice: Environmental Quality

Lesson 1Monitoring and Measurement of Microorganisms

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6 sample questions

Question 1.
What does CPCB stand for?
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Think about the organization that sets water quality standards.
Question 2.
What size range do most pathogenic bacteria fall into?
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Consider the measurements given in microns.
3Question 3.
What is the primary focus of CPCB standards?
- Maximize water bacterial concentration
- Minimize water bacterial concentration
- Ignore bacterial concentration
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Consider what the organization is trying to achieve for water safety.
4Question 4.
True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can contribute to health risks.
- True
- False
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Think about the meaning of 'viable.'
Question 5.
A water sample is found to have a high turbidity level. Explain the steps you would take to analyze the microbial quality of this water.
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Consider the relation between turbidity and microorganism count.
Question 6.
Critically assess the reliability of flow cytometry in microbial analysis for standard water testing.
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Look for pros and cons regarding technology vs. traditional methods.

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