If a culture containing 1500 cells/mL is diluted 1/500, what would the final concentration be?

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Answer 1

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Initial concentration Ci = 1500 cells/ml

Dilution = 1/500

Final conc. =Cf = ?

According to the formula Cf = Ci x D

= 1500 X 1/500

= 1500 X .002

= 3 cells/ml

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