The Generation Time of Bacteria Refers to

question 35

Multiple Choice

The generation time of bacteria refers to

• A)the time spent in the logarithmic phase of growth.
• B)the time taken for a cell to reproduce itself.
• C)the period before the bacteria start to grow.
• D)how long it takes for a colony of bacteria to become visible on an agar plate.
• E)the evolutionary period when bacteria first appeared.

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Definitions:

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme present in all living cells that is crucial for energy metabolism and cellular functions.

ATP Molecules

Adenosine triphosphate molecules, which serve as the primary energy carrier in all living organisms, facilitating energy transfer within cells.

Oxidation

A chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, often associated with the gain of oxygen or the loss of hydrogen, leading to an increase in oxidation state.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms and is a component of many carbohydrates.