Bacterial Growth Curve Flashcards
1
Q
What are the phases of the bacterial growth curve
A
1) Lag Phase
2) Log Phase
3) Stationary Phase
4) Death Phase
2
Q
Cells grow by
A
Binary Fusion
3
Q
Lag Phase
A
The cells try to determine if the environment is conducive for growth
4
Q
Log Phase
A
The cells have determined the environment is conducive and multiple
5
Q
Stationary Phase
A
Cell Growth = Cell Death
6
Q
Death Phase
A
Something has been put into place where the organism dies
(i.e. Cooking, Drying, Freezing, etc)
