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The specific growth rate (μ) is defined as

the concentration of biomass in the reactor
rate of increase of total biomass in a reactor
the rate of individual cells division or increase in their biomass
the rate of cell death

Correct Answer: the rate of individual cells division or increase in their biomass

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