Multiple choice

Which of the following takes place during lag phase of bacterial growth?

  1. Cells are actively dividing.

  2. Cells are active.

  3. Cell metabolism shuts down.

  4. Cells are in dormant stage.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Cells are active in lag phase. They are rapidly synthesising new protoplasm. They are synthesising enzymes or coenzymes for operation of the chemical machinery of cell.

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