Assume you are growing bacteria on a lipid medium that started at pH 7.The action of bacterial lipases should cause the pH of the medium to

Name: Assume you are growing bacteria on a lipid medium that started at pH 7.The action of bacterial lipases should cause the pH of the medium to
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Bacterial lipases break down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol. Fatty acids are acidic in nature, and their release into the medium will cause the pH to decrease (become more acidic).

Assume You Are Growing Bacteria on a Lipid Medium That