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2. What two factors can trigger the stationary phase and no increased growth in the number of cell?

  • Nutrients are limited and toxic waste accumulates which changes the conditions of the batch culture
  • Toxic waste accumulates and competition with other cells increasese
  • Conditions become not viable due to different batch culture mediums

3. What does an extremophile mean to do with Archaea ?

  • Can contain two nuclei within their cells
  • Persist in harsh conditions by withstanding extreme temperatures and salty environments
  • Has extreme morphological form such as polar tubes

4. What type of essential molecules are cells synthesising during the Log Phase and why?

  • Ribosomes and specific enzymes in order to prepare for mitosis and future protein synthesis
  • Plasmids and DNA chromosomes for replication int he future
  • Antibodies to compete with other bacterial species in the culture medium

5. Which stage represents the straight line on a bacterial growth curve

  • Stationary Phase
  • Log phase
  • Death phase

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