How Should a 1:50 Dilution Be Made If the Final

question 16

Multiple Choice

How should a 1:50 dilution be made if the final volume needed is 10 mL?

• A) 0.1 mL of serum and 9.9 mL of diluent
• B) 0.2 mL of serum and 9.8 mL of diluent
• C) 0.2 mL of serum and 10.0 mL of diluent
• D) 0.5 mL of serum and 9.5 mL of diluent

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