Upload NowThis article throws light upon the four main growth characteristics of a pure culture of bacteria. The growth characteristics are: 1. Colonies on Agar Media 2. Growth on Agar Slants 3. Growth in Gelatin or Agar Stabs 4. Growth in Broth. Pure Culture: Characteristic # 1. Colonies on Agar Media: The bacterial culture is mixed […]
4 Main Growth Characteristics of a Pure Culture of Bacteria
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Growth Curve of Bacterial Population: 8 Phases
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This article throws light upon the eight main phases in which the growth curve of bacteria is divided. The phases are: 1. 1. Initial Stationary 2. Accelerated Growth 3. Logarithmic Growth 4. Decreasing Growth Rate 5. Maximum Stationary 6. Increasing Death Rate 7. Logarithmic Death 8. Survival or Decreasing Growth Rate. Phase # 1. Initial […]
Continuous Culture of Micro-Organisms (With Diagram)
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After reading this article you will learn about the continuous culture of micro-organisms. The typical bacterial growth curve includes three transitional periods between growth phases. This means that not all the cells are in identical physiological conditions. Time is required for some cells to catch up with others. In terms of physiological conditions, the growth […]