The specific growth rate (u) is a bettter measure of the cell's growth rate than dX/dt •Why ?

Question

It is about batch fermentation process and bacterial growth curves. u=dx/dt

Answer 1

The specific growth rate is a better measure of the cell’s growth rate than dX/dt since it is independent of the initial cell concentration and the time interval used to calculate it. Furthermore, it takes into account the cell's exponential growth rate. TLDR: we have less numbers/variables to worry about taking into account when we use the SPG.

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