Sketch a typical batch culture growth curve

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In order to graphically display the biochemical mechanism of action against E.coli bacteria of a) Ampicillin and b) Kanamycin ( which of these is mainly bactericidal and which is mainly bacteriostatic?), sketch a typical batch culture growth curve as it would appear on semi-log paper and indicate a time of addition of each of these antibiotics and their effect on growth relative to the normal growth curve.

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