You probably do not want to hear this but there is such a thing as good bacteria. There are some that are beneficial to the human body, such as those found in the lower intestine. The e coli bacteria located there aids the digestive system and gives the body Vitamin K.
Without the good scientists would not be able to recognize how harmful bacteria actually work. So put down that bottle of hand sanitizer and use this article as a chance to learn about bacterial growth.
The bacterial growth process starts with two clone daughters. The clones will multiply and split with themselves to produce new bacteria. Bacteria and viruses share this in common. Both multiply quickly and can change or mutate depending on the conditions present within their environment.
The type of environment and its conditions determines whether or not the multiplication process will grow exponentially. There are four different phases to consider about bacterial growth.
The first stage is called the Lag Phase. During this phase there must be a favorable climate in which the bacteria live. They require water, food, oxygen, the right temperature, as well as a proper pH balance to ensure that the environment is not too acidic.
If all these conditions are present, the bacterium will enter the second stage called the Exponential Phase. This is the time when the bacteria will multiply rapidly.
The growth phase ends with the Stationary Phase. This slowing down is due to food sources becoming depleted and the waste begins corrupting their environment. The last phase is the Death Phase. This phase is where the bacteria die due to lack of food and a benevolent environment.
The catch is that there is no definitive timeline as long as conditions are favorable. This could spell out thousands of bacterial disease clones just looking to find a better environment in which to thrive. The only way to be rid of the bacterium is to kill them off or take one of their basic needs away.
Bacterial growth is not unstoppable. People take precautions every single time they wash their hands and body with hot water and soap. A simple mixture of bleach and water can clean any surface and not leave bacteria behind to become resistant. Even making sure to not leave food out at room temperature can thwart the bacteria’s ability to multiply.
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