Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual (11th Edition)
Microbiology: A Laboratory Manual (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134098630
Author: James G. Cappuccino, Chad T. Welsh
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 12E.2RQ
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To explain: The reason for the use of different medium blanks in adjusting the spectrophotometer prior to obtaining A reading.

Introduction: The spectrophotometer is a monochromator instrument that uses a light beam to measure the intensity of the liquid by passing the light and the amount of light leaves the sample. The spectrophotometer can be used to determine the turbidity of the media or a cell suspension.    

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