Question

multiple choice question

in which phase of bacterial growth are far more cells dividing than dying?

lag
stationary
exponential
death

Explanation:

Analyze the phases of bacterial growth

• Lag phase: Cells are metabolically active and adjusting to the new environment, but not yet actively dividing.
• Exponential (log) phase: Cells are dividing at their maximum rate, meaning the rate of cell division is far greater than the rate of cell death.
• Stationary phase: The rate of cell division equals the rate of cell death due to nutrient depletion and waste accumulation.
• Death phase: The rate of cell death is far greater than the rate of cell division.

Answer:

• Lag
• Stationary
• Exponential (Correct answer)
• Death