The Phase of the Bacterial Growth Curve That Shows the Maximum

question 23

Multiple Choice

The phase of the bacterial growth curve that shows the maximum rate of cell division is the ________.

• A)lag phase
• B)exponential (log)phase
• C)stationary phase
• D)death phase
• E)prophase

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Definitions:

Oxidizing Agent

A substance that gains electrons and thereby causes another substance to be oxidized in a chemical reaction.

Chemical Reaction

A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another through the breaking and forming of chemical bonds.

Evaporative Cooling

A natural or artificial process where the evaporation of a liquid into a gas absorbs heat, reducing the temperature of the surrounding environment.

Specific Heat

The amount of heat per unit mass required to raise the temperature of a substance by one degree Celsius.