Using a 1:20 dilution of semen,a student counts 70 sperm in the five RBC squares on one side of the Neubauer hemocytometer and 82 sperm on the other side.The student should:
A) Use a new chamber
B) Report the count as 70 million/mL
C) Repeat the count
D) Load only one side of the counting chamber

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The counts should be consistent between both sides of the hemocytometer. A discrepancy of 12 sperm between the two sides indicates possible errors in counting or mixing. Therefore, the count should be repeated to ensure accuracy.

Using a 1:20 Dilution of Semen,a Student Counts 70 Sperm