Population of bacteria Flashcards

Learn about how bacteria populate.

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What process allows bacteria to multiply?

A

Binary fission (simple cell division).

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When conditions are ideal, how fast can divisions take place?

A

Every 20 minutes.

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What’s the equation for calculating bacteria population?

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Future population=current population × 2 (time÷mean division)

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