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:

Punishment

A process in behavioral psychology intended to reduce undesired behaviors by applying negative consequences.

Conditioned Stimulus

A neutral stimulus that, through its connection with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually induces a conditioned response.

Loud Noise

A type of environmental stimulus characterized by high amplitude sound waves, which can potentially cause hearing damage or stress.

Unconditioned Response

Is an automatic, natural reaction to a stimulus that occurs without prior conditioning or learning, such as salivating in response to food.