Why reduce bacterial concentration through serial dilution

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Assignment Instructions Part 1

Reflect on what you learned this week through the labs and learning activities by discussing the following:

Why is it important to reduce bacterial concentration through serial dilution? Would there ever be a time when we wouldn't want to perform a serial dilution? Why or why not?
Identify two ways you can reduce microbial growth within 6 feet of where you are sitting and explain how they would work.

Assignment Instructions Part 2

Select one of the prompts to thoroughly discuss. You may delete the other writing prompt.

Which concepts this week were difficult to comprehend? What strategies did you utilize to enhance your understanding?

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