growth of bacteria Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
what can certain bacteria cause?
A
diseases
2
Q
what can diseases caused by bacteria be treated with?
A
antibiotics or antiseptics
3
Q
how do we calculate the divisions made by bacteria?
A
time passed / division time
4
Q
how do we calculate the number of bacteria present?
A
final number of bacteria = initial number * 2^number of divisions
5
Q
what unti of time must we always use when calculating amount of divisions in bacteria?
A
hours, so 30 minutes would be 0.5 hours
6
Q
why must agar be cultivated at 25 degrees?
A
to prevent growth of potentially harmful pathogens that thrive at human body tempereature (37 degrees)
