Volume of protoplasm generated in 48 hours by one bacterium that has an intracellular volume of 1 μm3, a doubling time of 20 min and constantly divides
| Value | 2.2E+25 m^3 |
|---|---|
| Organism | bacteria |
| Reference | Russell JB, Cook GM. Energetics of bacterial growth: balance of anabolic and catabolic reactions. Microbiol Rev. 1995 Mar59(1):48-62. p.48 left column bottom paragraphPubMed ID7708012 |
| Comments | "If a bacterium had an intracellular volume of 1 µm^3 and a doubling time of 20 min, this single cell would generate a volume of protoplasm 2.2?10^25m^3 in 48 h. Because the volume of the Earth is only 1.1?10^21m^3, it is clear that ‘‘in the life of a bacterium, any number of essential nutrients can and do often become limiting’’ (72)." |
| Entered by | Uri M |
| ID | 109506 |