Figure 6.2

-Figure 6.2 shows a typical bacterial growth curve with the y-axis indicating the log of the number of bacteria and the x-axis indicating time in culture. In the figure, which sections of the graph illustrate a logarithmic change in cell numbers?

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Figure 6.2
 
-Figure 6.2 shows a typical bacterial growth curve with the y-axis indicating the log of the number of bacteria and the x-axis indicating time in culture. In the figure, which sections of the graph illustrate a logarithmic change in cell numbers?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The logarithmic change in cell numbers occurs during the exponential (log) phase, which is typically represented by section 'b', and the death phase, which can be represented by section 'd' as the number of cells decreases logarithmically.

Figure 6.2 -Figure 6.2 Shows a Typical Bacterial Growth Curve with the Growth