The dilution factor is used to calculate the number of cells in the original cell culture. In our example, an average of 50 colonies was counted on the plates obtained from the 1:10,000 dilution. Because only 0.1 mL of suspension was pipetted on the plate, the multiplier required to reco...
Using this information, one can calculate both the concentration of bacteria and the number of bacteria in the original culture. Answer and Explanation: 1 Become a Study.com member to unlock this answer! Create your account View this answer To determine the estimated number...