Question: Problem 4 ( 1 5 points ) . Two different bacterial species with doubling times of 2 h and 4 h are growing in a

Problem 4(15 points). Two different bacterial species with doubling times of 2h and 4h are growing in a batch nutrient-rich medium with their maximum growth rate. The initial concentrations are the same.
a. What would be the ratio of x1x2 after 10h of batch growth?
b. How long should the batch growth of the mixed cultures last in order to obtain x1x2=10? Assume exponential growth.
 Problem 4(15 points). Two different bacterial species with doubling times of

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