Which of the Following Statements About Primary and Secondary Metabolites

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about primary and secondary metabolites is true?

• A) Primary metabolites are produced maximally during the lag phase of growth.
• B) Secondary metabolites are produced maximally during the lag phase of growth.
• C) Primary metabolites are produced maximally during the log phase of growth.
• D) Secondary metabolites are produced maximally during the log phase of growth.
• E) Primary metabolites are produced maximally during the stationary phase of growth.

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Definitions:

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