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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define specific growth rate (µ).
💡 Hint: It's a function of the final and initial cell populations.
Question 2
Easy
What does generation time (g) indicate?
💡 Hint: Think about how fast the cells double.
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Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What does specific growth rate (µ) measure?
- Rate of total mass production
- Rate of increase in cell number
- Rate of nutrient consumption
💡 Hint: Look for what relates directly to growth measurements.
Question 2
True or False: A shorter generation time indicates a lower specific growth rate.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about how time relates to population doubling.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
A laboratory inoculates 500 cells of yeast and after 4 hours, there are 8,000 cells. Calculate the specific growth rate (µ) and the generation time (g).
💡 Hint: Use logs on both sides to derive n first.
Question 2
Discuss how temperature variations in a growth environment might impact specific growth rate and generation time in a microbial setting.
💡 Hint: Consider how temperature influences cellular reactions and growth.
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