How would you set up a series of 5 tubes with a 1:4 serial dilution, such that you end up with 3 mL of solution in each tube? What is the final dilution in each tube?
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Step 1:** Calculate the initial volume before dilution in each tube: Initial volume = 3 mL ** Show more…
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