Aseptic Technique and CFU Determination
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What does CFU/mL represent in microbiological enumeration?

  • Colony-forming units per milliliter (correct)
  • Colony-forming units per liter
  • Colony-forming units per gram
  • Colony-forming units per sample
  • What is indicated by a Colony-forming unit (CFU)?

  • The volume of liquid required for dilution
  • The total number of microbes present in a sample
  • A single microbe that gives rise to a colony (correct)
  • The mass of microbes in a petri dish
  • In which scenarios would CFU/g be used instead of CFU/mL?

  • When measuring the density of liquid cultures
  • When assessing the microbial load of air samples
  • When performing genetic analysis of microbes
  • When quantifying microbes in solid samples (correct)
  • The abbreviation 'CFU' is a measure of what in microbiology?

    <p>The quantity of viable microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does CFU/g specifically measure?

    <p>Concentration of viable microbes per gram of a sample</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Aseptic Technique and CFU/mL Determination

    • Aseptic technique is crucial for preventing contamination in microbiological practices.
    • Ensures the growth of specific microorganisms without interference from others.

    Colony-Forming Units (CFU)

    • CFU refers to a visible mass of microorganisms derived from a single microbial cell.
    • Essential for quantifying microbial populations in a sample.

    Expression of Results

    • Microbiological enumeration results are typically reported as CFU/g or CFU/mL.
    • CFU/g indicates the number of colony-forming units per gram of a sample.
    • CFU/mL signifies the number of colony-forming units per milliliter of a liquid sample.

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    This quiz covers the principles of aseptic technique essential for microbiological practices and the determination of colony-forming units (CFU). Understand the importance of CFU in quantifying microbial populations and how results are expressed in CFU/g or CFU/mL. Test your knowledge on these fundamental microbiological concepts.

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