Why does streptococcus grow slowly?
I would like to know why streptococcus bacteria grow slowly. I know that they use anearobic respiration and produce small amounts of ATP as a result. Most of the energy goes into the end product, lactic acid, and this probably accounts for some of their slow growth. But I am not sure that this is the complete explanation. I would appreciate clarification on this and more information on what they need to grow. Do they ever grow fast? If so what would it take for them to grow fast. I appreciate your help, the above information was all the text had and I am wanting to the critical thinking questions at the end of the chapter.
