Under Ideal Laboratory Conditions, the Rate of Growth of Bacteria

question 30

Short Answer

Under ideal laboratory conditions, the rate of growth of bacteria in a culture is proportional to the size of the culture at any time t. Suppose that 4,000 bacteria are present initially in the culture and 5,000 are present 1 hr later. How many bacteria will be in the culture at the end of 4 hr? Round the answer to the nearest thousand. __________ bacteria

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Designs

Research studies that track the same subjects over a period of time, allowing for observation of changes and developments.

Sequential

Pertaining to or characterized by a sequence, where one element follows another in a specific order.

Cohort Effect

A phenomenon in which research outcomes are influenced by the characteristics of the cohort being studied, often related to the group's unique social or historical context.

Eras

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