After reading this article you will learn about the synchronous cultures of bacteria. Synchronous cultures are composed of populations of cells that are at the same stage of their life cycle. All the cells in the culture will divide at the same time will grow for a generation time, and all will divide again at […]
Synchronous Cultures of Bacteria
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Measurement of Bacterial Growth: 3 Ways
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This article throws light upon the three ways for the measurement of bacterial growth. The ways are: 1. Determination of the Number of Cells. 2. Determination of Cell Mass 3. Determination of Cell Activity. Way # 1. Determination of the Number of Cells Directly: Breed Method: A known volume of cell suspension (0.01 ml) is […]
Growth of Micro-Organisms: 4 Factors
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This article throws light upon the four important physical factors that affect the growth of micro-organisms. The factors are: 1. Temperature 2. Gaseous Requirements 3. Hydrogen Ion Concentration 4. Miscellaneous Physical Requirements. Factor # 1. Temperature: Temperature is the most important factor than determines the rates of growth, multiplication, survival, and death of all living […]