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

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Question 1.
What does the trypan blue dye indicate?
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Think about how the dye interacts with dead cells.
Question 2.
Name one advantage of using automated cell counters.
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Consider efficiency in counting processes.
3Question 3.
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
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Consider the goal of maintaining effective experiments.
4Question 4.
True or False: The trypan blue method can only count alive cells.
- True
- False
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What does the dye do to different types of cells?
Question 5.
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?
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Remember to convert the percentage to a decimal for calculation.
Question 6.
Given the importance of accurate cell counting, what experimental controls would you recommend to minimize error in the counting process?
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Think about standard laboratory practices for reliability.

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