1.2 Growth of bacteria Flashcards
1
Q
Bacterial growth curve:
A
2
Q
Phase of the growth curve where bacteria run out of space and nutrients?
A
stationary phase
3
Q
sporulation:
A
spore formation
4
Q
germination:
A
reverting back to ‘vegetative cycle’
- vegetative cycle causes disease
5
Q
How do bacteria replicate?
A
binary fission
- split themselves in two
- they are 2 identical daughter cells from the original cell
6
Q
Binary fission: rods
A
split sideways
7
Q
Binary fission: cocci
A
split in any direction
8
Q
generation time =
A
how quickly bacteria replicate
9
Q
Do all bacteria have endospores?
A
no
10
Q
Endospores:
A
- dormant, highly resistant (why autoclaving is so important)
- survives adverse environmental conditions
