For E. coli, it has been calculated that 1 unit at A600 corresponds to 109 cells per ml. If a 250-mL of E. coli culture has 0.43 unit at A600. What would be the final cell density of the cells?
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coli culture with 0.43 units at A600. Number of cells = 0.43 units * 1 x 10^9 cells/mL Number of cells = 0.43 * 1 x 10^9 Number of cells = 430,000,000 cells Show more…
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