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Growth Rate

Process of growth

non-synchronized cultures - following the increase in biomass and numbers

metabolism devotes some portions for respiration, maintenance, and growth

 

Balanced Growth

defined as the condition (steady state) where all daughter-cells have the same composition as their mother-cells

 

Exponential Growth Model

Logistic Growth Model