The interval between two successive division of bacteria is called:
Correct answer: D. Generation time
- A. Ecological time
- B. Population time
- C. Growth time
- D. Generation time
Explanation
Generation time is the time it takes for a population of bacteria to double in number or the interval between two successive divisions in bacteria. For many common bacteria, the generation time is quite short, 20-60 minutes under optimum conditions.
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