Asksia AI LOGO

Sia

Question
Biology
Posted 4 months ago
The stage of microbial growth is fastest during the blank phase
Sign in to unlock the answer
Answer from Sia
Posted 4 months ago
Answer
The stage of microbial growth that is fastest is during the log phase.
Solution
a
The microbial growth curve typically consists of four phases: lag, log (exponential), stationary, and death
b
During the log phase, also known as the exponential phase, microbes are actively dividing and their numbers increase exponentially
c
This phase represents the period of maximum growth rate, where the conditions such as nutrients and temperature are optimal for the microorganism's metabolism and reproduction
Key Concept
Log phase of microbial growth
Explanation
The log phase is characterized by rapid cell division, leading to exponential growth in the population of microbes.
◊What factors can influence the growth rate during the exponential phase of microbial growth? 

growth rate=(NtN0)N0×Δtgrowth\ rate = \frac{(N_t - N_0)}{N_0 \times \Delta t}⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

Not the question you are looking for? Ask here!

Enter question by text

Enter question by image

Upgrade to Asksia Pro

Join a AskSia's Pro Plan, and get 24/7 AI tutoring for your reviews, assignments, quizzes and exam preps.

Unlimited chat query usages
Strong algorithms that better know you
Early access to new release features
Study Other Question