2.6 Environmental Control of Metabolism Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Microorganisms
A
Eukaryotes
Bacteria
Archaea
2
Q
Controlled environmental factors
A
Sterile
Temperature
Oxygen levels
pH
3
Q
Phases of growth
A
Lag- small levelling off
Log- increase
Stationary- big levelling off
Death- decline
4
Q
Total cell count
A
Total number of cells present (live and dead)
5
Q
Viable cell count
A
Total number of cells present (live)
Shows death phase where cell numbers decrease