The Total Number of Viable Microorganisms Remains Constant in Stationary

question 7

Multiple Choice

The total number of viable microorganisms remains constant in stationary phase because

• A) there is a balance between cell division and cell death.
• B) there is a cessation of cell division even though the cells may remain metabolically active.
• C) either there is a balance between cell division and cell death or there is a cessation of cell division even though the cells may remain metabolically active.
• D) none of the choices

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