Question

Cells of E coli are placed in a solution with 12%nacl which effect would be visible after 24 hours of incubation

Answer 1

Answer:

the concentration which crosses 10%(w/v) it causes the damage to E. coli and the

cell loses its cellular integrity

The 24 h-old cultures were more susceptible to NaCl treatment compared to the 12 h-old cells. Thus, the age of the cells has an impact on their resistance to salt--the environmental stressor.