In an experiment, researchers studied the effect of varying concentrations of a nutrient solution on the growth of bacteria. The data collected were measured in terms of bacterial colony counts after 48 hours of exposure to the solutions. The concentrations tested were 0%, 1%, 5%, and 10%, and the results are as follows:
Concentration | Colony Count |
---|---|
0% | 50 |
1% | 120 |
5% | 200 |
10% | 180 |
Based on this data, what can be inferred about the relationship between nutrient concentration and bacterial growth?