MICROBIOLOGY - M.H. Serhiichuk - 2008

Chapter 3. BACTERIAL GROWTH AND REPRODUCTION

Self-Assessment Questions

1. Describe the monomorphic, dimorphic, and polymorphic Cell cycles.

2. Describe the growth of a microbial population in batch culture.

3. How to determine the gross growth rate, specific growth rate, generation time, reproduction rate, and economic coefficient in a batch system.

4. How can CONTINUOUS CULTIVATION OF a microbial population be achieved?



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