Which of the following is the best definition of generationtime?(a) The length of time it takes for lag phase to occur(b) The length of time it takes a population of cells to double(c) The minimum length of time it takes a cell to divide(d) The length of time a culture stays in stationary phase(e) The length of time it takes log phase to occur

Which of the following is the best definition of generationtime?(a) The length of time it takes for lag phase to occur(b) The length of time it takes a population of cells to double(c) The minimum length of time it takes a cell to divide(d) The length of time a culture stays in stationary phase(e) The length of time it takes log phase to occur

Aquaculture Science

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Chapter13: Aquatic Structures And Equipment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7E

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