During Which Phase of the Bacterial Growth Curve Does a Bacterial

question 29

Multiple Choice

During which phase of the bacterial growth curve does a bacterial population become much more resistant to harmful conditions?

• A) lag phase
• B) exponential phase
• C) stationary phase
• D) late log phase

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