3 ms·

One would assume the reproduction rate of the bacteria is sufficient to make this sustainable.

• adrianN 9y ago
  Given that bacteria and viruses existed for billions of years...
• fipple 9y ago
  Yes, in the lab, bacteria can double in less than an hour.
  • janekm 9y ago
    Also in the kitchen.
    • TeMPOraL 9y ago
      Yes, kitchen is a half-assed organic chemistry lab for doing what's basically alchemy.
• ars 9y ago
  Easily. The bacterial population can double in just half an hour. The only thing limiting them is nutrients. And they probably get a lot of those nutrients from bacteria that died, so it self balances.