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The growth rate constant (k) is the number of generations per unit of time. Check FAQs

k = \log 2 \frac{\frac{N t}{N 0}}{T}

k - Growth Rate Constant?N_t - No. of Bacteria at time t?N₀ - Initial No. of Bacteria?T - Time for bacteria?

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0.0952 = \log 2 \frac{\frac{100}{50}}{10.5}

0.09521/s = \log 2 \frac{\frac{100}{50}}{10.5s}

0.0952 = \log 2 \frac{\frac{100}{50}}{10.5}

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FIRST Step Consider the formula

k = \log 2 \frac{\frac{N t}{N 0}}{T}

Next Step Substitute values of Variables

∴

k = \log 2 \frac{\frac{100}{50}}{10.5s}

Next Step Prepare to Evaluate

∴

k = \log 2 \frac{\frac{100}{50}}{10.5}

Next Step Evaluate

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k = 0.09523809523809521/s

LAST Step Rounding Answer

∴

k = 0.09521/s

Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria Formula Elements

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Growth Rate Constant

The growth rate constant (k) is the number of generations per unit of time.

Symbol: k

Measurement: Time InverseUnit: 1/s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Growth Rate Constant

No. of Bacteria at time t

The No. of Bacteria at time t is growth of the bacteria through time (t).

Symbol: N_t

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find No. of Bacteria at time t

Initial No. of Bacteria

The Initial No. of Bacteria is the amount of bacteria at the start of the culture.

Symbol: N₀

Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Initial No. of Bacteria

Time for bacteria

Time for bacteria is the time span for the development of bacteria.

Symbol: T

Measurement: TimeUnit: s

Note: Value should be greater than 0.

Formulas to find Time for bacteria

log2

The binary logarithm (or log base 2) is the power to which the number 2 must be raised to obtain the value n.

Syntax: log2(Number)

Other formulas in Bacteriology category

Go Growth Rate of Bacteria

G = \frac{T}{n}

Go No. of Generation using Generation Time for Bacteria

n = \frac{T}{G}

Go Colony Forming Unit of Bacteria

CFU = \frac{n c \cdot DF}{v c}

Go Volume of Culture Plate of Bacteria

v c = \frac{n c \cdot DF}{CFU}

How to Evaluate Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria?

Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria evaluator uses Growth Rate Constant = log2(No. of Bacteria at time t/Initial No. of Bacteria)/Time for bacteria to evaluate the Growth Rate Constant, The Growth rate constant of bacteria formula is defined as the rate of exponential growth of the bacteria in a culture. Growth Rate Constant is denoted by k symbol.

How to evaluate Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria, enter No. of Bacteria at time t (N_t), Initial No. of Bacteria (N₀) & Time for bacteria (T) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria

What is the formula to find Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria?

The formula of Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria is expressed as Growth Rate Constant = log2(No. of Bacteria at time t/Initial No. of Bacteria)/Time for bacteria. Here is an example- 0.095238 = log2(100/50)/10.5.

How to calculate Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria?

With No. of Bacteria at time t (N_t), Initial No. of Bacteria (N₀) & Time for bacteria (T) we can find Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria using the formula - Growth Rate Constant = log2(No. of Bacteria at time t/Initial No. of Bacteria)/Time for bacteria. This formula also uses Binary Logarithm (log2) function(s).

Can the Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria be negative?

No, the Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria, measured in Time Inverse cannot be negative.

Which unit is used to measure Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria?

Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria is usually measured using the 1 Per Second[1/s] for Time Inverse. 1 Per Minute[1/s], 1 Per Hour[1/s], 1 Per Day[1/s] are the few other units in which Growth Rate Constant of Bacteria can be measured.

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