How does pH affect bacterial growth, in terms of the molecular processes?

Subject: How does pH affect bacterial growth, in terms of the molecular processes?

Date: Sun Oct 25 04:30:35 2009
Posted by Eddie
Grade level: 10-12 School: Winchester College
City: Winchester State/Province: Hampshire Country: United Kingdom
Area of science: Microbiology
ID: 1256470235.Mi

Message:


I am currently doing my A2 investigation on how the pH of saliva affects the
growth of the naturally ocurring flora in agar plates with that saliva. For my
discussion, we need to go a bit beyond the A2 level and thus I'll have to
explain how the acidic and alkaline environments affect the bacteria, in details
greater than just saying the 'wrong' pH denatures the bacteria. I hope that you
can help me because I have been told you guys are amazing... super-knowledgable!
THANKS

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