The Lag Phase of the Bacterial Growth Curve Is Marked

question 18

Multiple Choice

The lag phase of the bacterial growth curve is marked by

• A) a decrease in cell mass.
• B) dormant, metabolically inactive cells.
• C) metabolically active cells.
• D) vigorously dividing cells.
• E) spore-forming cells.

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