Compute specific growth rate and the doubling time

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A simple batch fermentation of an aerobic bacterium grown on methanol gave the following experimental results:

Time (h) 0 2 4 8 10 12 14 16 18

X (g/L) 0.2 0.211 0.305 0.98 1.77 3.2 5.6 6.15 6.2

S (g/L) 9.23 9.21 9.07 8.03 6.8 4.6 0.92 0.077 0.0

Calculate:

a) The maximum growth rate

b) The specific growth rate and the doubling time

c) The apparent yield (yXS = g Biomass / g Substrate)

d) KS value

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