The Effect of Temperature on Bacteria Growth
School Name
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
Grade Level
9th Grade
Presentation Topic
Microbiology
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
Bacteria is grown under many different conditions. The bacteria E. coli and Streptococci were used to determine the effect that temperature has on the growth of bacteria. Previous work has failed to address if the temperature effects all bacteria in the same way. The research was conducted by germinating the bacteria in a lab in different temperatures. The experiment is relevant to the conditions of bacteria growth. The hypothesis is, if bacteria are cultured in a warm environment, then the bacteria will grow at a more rapid pace. The Streptococci bacteria supported the hypothesis, while the E. coli supported the null hypothesis.
Recommended Citation
Demetriades, Marie C., "The Effect of Temperature on Bacteria Growth" (2015). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 254.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2015/all/254
Start Date
4-11-2015 11:15 AM
End Date
4-11-2015 11:30 AM
The Effect of Temperature on Bacteria Growth
Bacteria is grown under many different conditions. The bacteria E. coli and Streptococci were used to determine the effect that temperature has on the growth of bacteria. Previous work has failed to address if the temperature effects all bacteria in the same way. The research was conducted by germinating the bacteria in a lab in different temperatures. The experiment is relevant to the conditions of bacteria growth. The hypothesis is, if bacteria are cultured in a warm environment, then the bacteria will grow at a more rapid pace. The Streptococci bacteria supported the hypothesis, while the E. coli supported the null hypothesis.
