Question

A chemical analysis of a growing cell culture revealed that the level of nitrogen present was equal to 8 grams. What is the estimated total biomass of the culture? (Cells are about 14% Nitrogen)

Select one:

a. 112 grams

b. 57 grams

c. 16 grams

Answer 1

Cell contain 14% nitrogen

Cell culture contains 8 grams of nitrogen

i.e. 14% nitrogen is 8grams

Then 100% mass of the cell

=( 8/14 ) ×100

= 57.14 grams.

i.e. b. 57 grams.