During growth, the diameter of a Staphylococcus bacterial cell increases by 5%. The specific surface area (defined as surface area per unit volume)
During growth, the diameter of a Staphylococcus bacterial cell increases by 5%. The specific surface area (defined as surface area per unit volume)
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
For a sphere of diameter: Surface Area, Volume. Specific surface area. If diameter increases by 5%: new diameter. New specific SA. This is a decrease of approximately. Therefore specific surface area decreases by approximately 5%.