The Phase of the Bacterial Growth Curve in Which Newly

question 4

Multiple Choice

The phase of the bacterial growth curve in which newly inoculated cells are adjusting to their new environment, metabolizing but not growing is the

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

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscles

These are muscles attached to bones that are responsible for voluntary movements and are characterized by a striated appearance.

Latch State

A phase in muscle contraction where the muscle remains tense without much energy consumption, commonly found in smooth muscle.

Smooth Muscle Contraction

The involuntary process by which smooth muscles found in the walls of internal organs contract and relax, controlled by the autonomic nervous system.

Myosin Phosphatase

An enzyme that plays a critical role in muscle relaxation by dephosphorylating myosin light chains.