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Micro Exam 2.
Growth curve, controlling oxygen content
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Lag Phase | Little or no cell division Adapting to a new environment Increase in cell size Metabolically active:synthesis of DNA and enzymes, production of ATP |
| Log (Exponential) Phase | Most rapid cell division Generation time calculated Bacteria most susceptible to antibiotics, radiation, heat, and disinfectants Exponential growth can be maintained by transfer to fresh medium or a chemostat |
| Stationary Phase | Number of deaths = number of new cells formed Metabolic rate declines Period of survival Endospores develop |
| Death (Decline) Phase | Number of cell deaths > number of new cells formed more endospores than vegetative cells Many cells undergo involution (odd shaped abnormal cells; difficult to ID) |
| Obligate aerobes | liquid cultures placed on a shaker |
| obligate anaerobes | anaerobic glove box and chamber; GasPak anaerobic system (CO2 incubator) |
| Microaerophile | candle jar |