Bacterial growth curve
Lag, log, stationary, death phases.
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Qualitative phases.
Educational use only. Biology models are simplified; clinical and field decisions need appropriate expertise and measurement.
Lag, log, stationary, death phases.
Qualitative phases.
Educational use only. Biology models are simplified; clinical and field decisions need appropriate expertise and measurement.
Model / formula
Batch growth phases
Phases
Lag: acclimation; Log: ~exponential; Stationary: nutrients/waste limits; Death: decline. μ = ln(2)/doubling during log phase; use CFU or OD with calibration.