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Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

How is a bacteria colony formed?

How is a bacteria colony formed?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanDecember 7, 2024

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A bacterial colony is formed when a single bacterial cell divides and produces many progeny through binary fission. The process begins with the bacterium attaching to a surface, followed by cell division. As the population grows, each cell in the colony is genetically identical unless mutations occur. Over time, a visible cluster or colony of bacteria forms on solid growth media.

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