HEY, just wanna ask.. What's the effect of light in bacterial growth???.. Please HELP me.. and Give me the link (If possible) :P thanks thanks!!
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2007-03-11 21:31:49 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
strong sunlight destroys bacteria as it causes serious mutations which the bacterial dna repair mechanisms cannot deal with... a friend of mine was working on the effects of uv light on waterborne pathogens and showed that the surface on water was all but sterile due to uv light
2007-03-11 23:29:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would definatley depend on the bacteria, there are many forms that live in may different places. Some do not require any light at all.
2007-03-11 21:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by littlegrizz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the wavelength of light. Ultraviolet wavelength is bacteriostatic to certain bacteria.
2007-03-11 21:42:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It kills the majority of them. Thats why there are UV lights installed in hospitals. A few might thrive in it, particaularly cyanobacters.
2007-03-11 21:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
kills some grows others
2007-03-11 21:34:00 · answer #5 · answered by q6656303 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋