The following points highlight the four main phases of growth in bacteria. The phases are: 1. Lag Phase 2. Log or Exponential Growth Phase 3. Stationary Phase 4. Death or Decline Phase. 1. Lag Phase: Lag phase represents a period of active growth during which bacteria prepare for reproduction, synthesizing DNA, various inducible enzymes, and other macromolecules needed for cell [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of growth that take place in bacteria. The types are: 1. Diauxic Growth 2. Synchronous Growth 3. Continuous Growth. Type # 1. Diauxic Growth (Diphasic Growth): Diauxic growth is a diphasic growth represented by two growth curves intervened by a short lag phase produced by an organism utilizing two different substrates, one [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Growth 2. Measurement of Bacterial Growth 3. Multiplication of Unicellular Bacteria 4. Determination of Generation Time 5. Growth Curve 6. Continuous Culture 7. Synchronous Culture 8. Culture Media 9. Enrichment Culture 10. Requirements of Macro- and Micro-Elements for Growth 11. Physical Factors Influencing Growth. Contents: Definition of Growth Measurement of [...]