Cell Biology - Culturing Microorganisms
How do bacteria divide?
They divide rapidly by binary fission
How to calculate the amount of bacteria after a given time?
Number of bacteria x 2(power of the number of divisions)
What can bacteria be grown in?
-A liquid broth culture
-Nutrient agar gel plates
What is needed for bacteria to grow successfully?
-Nutrients
-Oxygen
-Warmth
-No contaminants
What should you do to prevent contamination before making a bacteria culture?
Sterilise the liquid broth culture and nutrient agar gel plate before use