Mean generation time

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007073",
  "term": "Mean generation time",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The average time required for a population of organisms, such as bacteria or cells, to double in number under specific environmental conditions. This parameter is a measure of the reproductive rate and growth kinetics of a population. It is inversely related to the specific growth rate.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "population"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 911 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/mean-generation-time/"
}