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 Answer concisely Q1. Define growth and note how it applies to bacteria. Q2. Describe the process of cell division in bacteria. List and describe the four phases of growth in a bacterial culture. Q3. List and describe at least four methods used to measure bacterial growth. Q4. List at least […]

A family of four, two adults and two children was transported to the ER. They were involved in a motor vehicle accident secondary to bed weather. Upon arrival, you recognized the patients from your church. They are Jehovah’s Witnesses. Initial assessment revaled significant internal bleeding requiring transfusion. 1. Who do […]

What is the difference between primary and secondary growth? Use a diagram to explain secondary growth (formation of annular rings) in the stem of a woody plant. Explain why the meristematic tissue remains on the outer portion of the stem. Relate this to appearance of annual rings and the impact […]

For many experiments, it is desirable to have a population of cells that are traversing the cell cycle synchronously. One of the first, and still often used, methods for synchronizing cells is the so-called doubled thymidine block. When high concentrations of thymidine are added to the culture fluid, cells in […]