Module 3 Bacteria Reproduction and Growth Curves Flashcards
1
Q
Generation Time
A
Time for the bacterial population to double
2
Q
In Vivo
A
- In the human body
- generation times are longer due to host defences
3
Q
In Vitro
A
- In the lab
- no host defences so faster generation times
4
Q
Viable Counts
A
counts only the live bacteria, bacteria that have reproduced
5
Q
Total Counts
A
Counts both viable and dead bacteria
