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Time (h) |
CFUs/mL |
OD = 600nm |
0 |
1x107 |
0.021 |
1 |
1.8x107 |
0.041 |
2 |
7x107 |
0.175 |
3 |
2.4x108 |
0.463 |
4 |
1x109 |
1.530 |
5 |
1.2x109 |
1.790 |
6 |
1.3x109 |
1.920 |
Slope of the linear equation of the semi-logarithmic graph | m = | 0.3768 | per hour | |
m corresponds to the growth rate (mu) | ||||
Equation for Growth Rate (mu) | = | ln2/td | ||
td (Doubling Time) | = | ln2/mu | ||
ln2/0.3768 | ||||
= | 1.839562581 | hours |