Bacterial Growth Refers To

Question

Bacterial growth refers to
A) an increase in the number of cells.
B) the occurrence of binary fission.
C) the time required for one cell to divide into two.
D) the occurrence of mitosis.

Accepted Answer

Bacterial growth refers to an increase in the number of bacterial cells. This can occur through processes such as binary fission, where one cell divides into two identical daughter cells. However, the most accurate and comprehensive definition of bacterial growth is an increase in cell numbers. The time required for one cell to divide into two can vary based on environmental factors and cellular characteristics, but it is not a defining characteristic of bacterial growth. Mitosis is a process specific to eukaryotic cells and therefore not relevant to bacterial growth.