It is known that an O.D. of 0.1 at 600 nm corresponds to 1.4 x 10^6 E. coli cells/ml. A cloudy suspension of E. coli is prepared that has an O.D. of 0.25 at 600 nm. What is the cell density of the prepared solution? 3.5 x 10^6 E. coli cells/ml 2.5 x 10^6 E. coli cells/ml 2.5 x 10^5 E. coli cells/ml 3.5 x 10^5 E. coli cells/ml 5.6 x 10^5 E. coli cells/ml
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