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What is the purpose of continuous culture techniques?
What is the purpose of continuous culture techniques?
- Maintain cells in the stationary growth phase
- Stop cell growth completely
- Destroy cells
- Maintain cells in the exponential growth phase (correct)
What term best describes growth where all cellular components are synthesized at constant rates relative to one another?
What term best describes growth where all cellular components are synthesized at constant rates relative to one another?
- Exponential growth
- Stationary growth
- Balanced growth (correct)
- Unbalanced growth
When does unbalanced growth occur?
When does unbalanced growth occur?
- When the rate of synthesis of some components change relative to others (correct)
- When environmental conditions remain stable
- When nutrients are abundant
- When all components are synthesized at constant rates
Why were bacteria not initially recognized by humans?
Why were bacteria not initially recognized by humans?
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Who was the first person to observe bacteria under a microscope in 1677?
Who was the first person to observe bacteria under a microscope in 1677?
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How are bacteria usually examined today?
How are bacteria usually examined today?
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