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Define turbidity in your own words.
Think about what makes water clear or cloudy.
What does CFU stand for?
What unit do we use to estimate bacterial populations?
What does high turbidity in water usually indicate?
Remember that turbidity is a measure of cloudiness.
True or False: Non-viable microorganisms can still cause diseases.
Think about the definition of non-viable.
A water sample shows a turbidity level of 12 NTU and a culture plate reveals 45 CFUs at 24 hours. Discuss the implications and potential health risks based on these results.
Consider what turbidity indicates regarding microbial presence.
A student proposes using turbidity as the only measure of water quality. Critique this approach, considering the limitations of turbidity as an indicator.
Analyze both sides of the argument about relying solely on turbidity.
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