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Graphing bacterial growth rates: semi-log graphs v linear graphs

Author(s): Adam Marschall Jaros1, Adronisha Frazier2, Beth Alford2, Brandy Williams2

1. Lansing Community College 2. Northshore Technical Community College

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Summary:
In this activity, students will explore the concept of binary fission, generation time, and bacterial growth curves, with an emphasis on the log phase. Students will use semi-log graphs and linear graphs to plot bacterial cell growth.