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Elizabeth Polidan: Fixed uploaded file problem.

2013-01-25T07:55:08Z

Fixed uploaded file problem.

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-	In the first exercise I made the following observations. Please see [[Media:~~Week2_HW_-_Chemostat~~.~~docx~~\|file]] for figures.	+	In the first exercise I made the following observations. Please see [[Media:Week2HW.pdf\|file]] for figures.

	*Figure 1 shows a spike in cell population, then the numbers level off once they deplete most of the nutrients. Figure 2 represents an initial nutrient concentration of 0. The number of cells increases very slowly as the nutrients slowly enter the system. However, Getting the nutrients into the chemostat faster (Figure 3) shows a steady growth in the number of cells.		*Figure 1 shows a spike in cell population, then the numbers level off once they deplete most of the nutrients. Figure 2 represents an initial nutrient concentration of 0. The number of cells increases very slowly as the nutrients slowly enter the system. However, Getting the nutrients into the chemostat faster (Figure 3) shows a steady growth in the number of cells.
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	*Figure 4 represents an initial cell concentration of one. The population still spikes up, but the leveling off occurs at a lower population than in figure 1 (note change in y-axis scale here). In figure 5 the inflow rate (and therefore the amount of nutrients in the system) was increased, allowing the cell population to increase past the 110 count in figure 4. However, there is still the knee where the initial higher concentration of nutrients is depleted and the increase in cells proceeds at a slower rate.		*Figure 4 represents an initial cell concentration of one. The population still spikes up, but the leveling off occurs at a lower population than in figure 1 (note change in y-axis scale here). In figure 5 the inflow rate (and therefore the amount of nutrients in the system) was increased, allowing the cell population to increase past the 110 count in figure 4. However, there is still the knee where the initial higher concentration of nutrients is depleted and the increase in cells proceeds at a slower rate.

-	In the second exercise I made the following observations. Please see [[Media:~~Week2_HW_-_Chemostat~~.~~docx~~\|file]] for figures.	+	In the second exercise I made the following observations. Please see [[Media:Week2HW.pdf\|file]] for figures.

	*Figure 6 represents the logistic growth curve in which carrying capacity increases linearly with nutrient concentration. Increasing the inflow and outflow rates increases the nutrient content, however the cell population does not increase fast enough to offset the outflow of cells (figure 7). Minimal initial concentration of nutrients means a very slow population growth (figure 8).		*Figure 6 represents the logistic growth curve in which carrying capacity increases linearly with nutrient concentration. Increasing the inflow and outflow rates increases the nutrient content, however the cell population does not increase fast enough to offset the outflow of cells (figure 7). Minimal initial concentration of nutrients means a very slow population growth (figure 8).
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	*Figure 9 shows the population growing very slowly when the initial concentration is one cell. Starting with one cell, and increasing the concentration of the incoming nutrients increases the growth rate, but it does not spike (figure 10). Starting with 10 times as many cells, with the higher nutrient flux, ends up at the same level of cells as in figure 10 – there is a dip in the number of cells that I cannot explain (figure 11).		*Figure 9 shows the population growing very slowly when the initial concentration is one cell. Starting with one cell, and increasing the concentration of the incoming nutrients increases the growth rate, but it does not spike (figure 10). Starting with 10 times as many cells, with the higher nutrient flux, ends up at the same level of cells as in figure 10 – there is a dip in the number of cells that I cannot explain (figure 11).

-	*For additional adjustments, I modified the carrying capacity and showed the results in figure 12 (see [[Media:~~Week2_HW_-_Chemostat~~.~~docx~~\|file]]). I would also look at adding a volume limit to the carrying capacity. The waste products would be fascinating. As they increase, the cell population would decrease if they are toxic. Not just due to death, but also developmental stresses.	+	*For additional adjustments, I modified the carrying capacity and showed the results in figure 12 (see [[Media:Week2HW.pdf\|file]]). I would also look at adding a volume limit to the carrying capacity. The waste products would be fascinating. As they increase, the cell population would decrease if they are toxic. Not just due to death, but also developmental stresses.

Elizabeth Polidan: More additions.

2013-01-25T07:42:16Z

More additions.

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-	In the first exercise I made the following observations. Please see file for figures.	+	In the first exercise I made the following observations. Please see [[Media:Week2_HW_-_Chemostat.docx\|file]] for figures.

	*Figure 1 shows a spike in cell population, then the numbers level off once they deplete most of the nutrients. Figure 2 represents an initial nutrient concentration of 0. The number of cells increases very slowly as the nutrients slowly enter the system. However, Getting the nutrients into the chemostat faster (Figure 3) shows a steady growth in the number of cells.		*Figure 1 shows a spike in cell population, then the numbers level off once they deplete most of the nutrients. Figure 2 represents an initial nutrient concentration of 0. The number of cells increases very slowly as the nutrients slowly enter the system. However, Getting the nutrients into the chemostat faster (Figure 3) shows a steady growth in the number of cells.
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	*Figure 4 represents an initial cell concentration of one. The population still spikes up, but the leveling off occurs at a lower population than in figure 1 (note change in y-axis scale here). In figure 5 the inflow rate (and therefore the amount of nutrients in the system) was increased, allowing the cell population to increase past the 110 count in figure 4. However, there is still the knee where the initial higher concentration of nutrients is depleted and the increase in cells proceeds at a slower rate.		*Figure 4 represents an initial cell concentration of one. The population still spikes up, but the leveling off occurs at a lower population than in figure 1 (note change in y-axis scale here). In figure 5 the inflow rate (and therefore the amount of nutrients in the system) was increased, allowing the cell population to increase past the 110 count in figure 4. However, there is still the knee where the initial higher concentration of nutrients is depleted and the increase in cells proceeds at a slower rate.

-	In the second exercise I made the following observations. Please see file for figures.	+	In the second exercise I made the following observations. Please see [[Media:Week2_HW_-_Chemostat.docx\|file]] for figures.

	*Figure 6 represents the logistic growth curve in which carrying capacity increases linearly with nutrient concentration. Increasing the inflow and outflow rates increases the nutrient content, however the cell population does not increase fast enough to offset the outflow of cells (figure 7). Minimal initial concentration of nutrients means a very slow population growth (figure 8).		*Figure 6 represents the logistic growth curve in which carrying capacity increases linearly with nutrient concentration. Increasing the inflow and outflow rates increases the nutrient content, however the cell population does not increase fast enough to offset the outflow of cells (figure 7). Minimal initial concentration of nutrients means a very slow population growth (figure 8).
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	*Figure 9 shows the population growing very slowly when the initial concentration is one cell. Starting with one cell, and increasing the concentration of the incoming nutrients increases the growth rate, but it does not spike (figure 10). Starting with 10 times as many cells, with the higher nutrient flux, ends up at the same level of cells as in figure 10 – there is a dip in the number of cells that I cannot explain (figure 11).		*Figure 9 shows the population growing very slowly when the initial concentration is one cell. Starting with one cell, and increasing the concentration of the incoming nutrients increases the growth rate, but it does not spike (figure 10). Starting with 10 times as many cells, with the higher nutrient flux, ends up at the same level of cells as in figure 10 – there is a dip in the number of cells that I cannot explain (figure 11).

-	*For additional adjustments, I would look at adding a volume limit to the carrying capacity. The waste products would be fascinating. As they increase, the cell population would decrease if they are toxic. Not just due to death, but also developmental stresses.	+	*For additional adjustments, I modified the carrying capacity and showed the results in figure 12 (see [[Media:Week2_HW_-_Chemostat.docx\|file]]). I would also look at adding a volume limit to the carrying capacity. The waste products would be fascinating. As they increase, the cell population would decrease if they are toxic. Not just due to death, but also developmental stresses.

Elizabeth Polidan: Answering questions

2013-01-25T07:29:36Z

Answering questions

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	[[BIOL398-03/S13:Week_2\|Week 2 Assignment]]		[[BIOL398-03/S13:Week_2\|Week 2 Assignment]]
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		+	In the first exercise I made the following observations. Please see file for figures.
		+
		+	*Figure 1 shows a spike in cell population, then the numbers level off once they deplete most of the nutrients. Figure 2 represents an initial nutrient concentration of 0. The number of cells increases very slowly as the nutrients slowly enter the system. However, Getting the nutrients into the chemostat faster (Figure 3) shows a steady growth in the number of cells.
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		+	*Figure 4 represents an initial cell concentration of one. The population still spikes up, but the leveling off occurs at a lower population than in figure 1 (note change in y-axis scale here). In figure 5 the inflow rate (and therefore the amount of nutrients in the system) was increased, allowing the cell population to increase past the 110 count in figure 4. However, there is still the knee where the initial higher concentration of nutrients is depleted and the increase in cells proceeds at a slower rate.
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		+	In the second exercise I made the following observations. Please see file for figures.
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		+	*Figure 6 represents the logistic growth curve in which carrying capacity increases linearly with nutrient concentration. Increasing the inflow and outflow rates increases the nutrient content, however the cell population does not increase fast enough to offset the outflow of cells (figure 7). Minimal initial concentration of nutrients means a very slow population growth (figure 8).
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		+	*Figure 9 shows the population growing very slowly when the initial concentration is one cell. Starting with one cell, and increasing the concentration of the incoming nutrients increases the growth rate, but it does not spike (figure 10). Starting with 10 times as many cells, with the higher nutrient flux, ends up at the same level of cells as in figure 10 – there is a dip in the number of cells that I cannot explain (figure 11).
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		+	*For additional adjustments, I would look at adding a volume limit to the carrying capacity. The waste products would be fascinating. As they increase, the cell population would decrease if they are toxic. Not just due to death, but also developmental stresses.

Elizabeth Polidan: Added link to Week 2 assignment

2013-01-25T04:11:33Z

Added link to Week 2 assignment

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Elizabeth Polidan: Added picture

2013-01-22T06:49:57Z

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2013-01-22T06:19:34Z

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