Phase M-Concentrations

The concentration phase (also known as the M phase) is the 3rd stage of the biological cycle in which the concentration of chemicals stabilizes. This phase usually takes several days, which is typical for most bacteria and protozoa.

The concentration phase includes four main stages:

1. Accumulation or accumulation of a chemical; 2. Stabilization or stabilization of the accumulated chemical; 3. Exploitation or use of accumulated chemicals for one's own growth and development; 4. Disposal of the chemical after use.

During the concentration phase, most bacteria use their resources to create special cells and proteins that are used to capture other nutrients from the environment, and the bacteria may use protein synthesis or fermentation. Most viruses also go through an M phase to obtain energy from the cells on which they reproduce.

Stabilizing the chemicals after increasing the concentration helps protect the bacteria from any potential impacts and prevents the reduction in the level of the chemical that allows the bacteria to grow. Thus, increasing the level of this chemical can often be used to control bacteria or protect them from some of the chemicals used in disinfectants.

Between phases E and C, it is important for the bacteria to maintain high levels of the chemical. During the concentration phase, special proteins and enzymes are often produced to capture the chemical composition. If the concentration drops, the release rate of these chemicals may drop, including the ability to retain water and the breakdown of nutrients needed for bacterial growth prior to the onset of phase C.