In which phase of bacterial growth, does division at an exponential rate occur?
Correct answer: B. Log phase
- A. Lag phase
- B. Log phase
- C. Stationary phase
- D. Decline phase
Explanation
Bacterial colonies progress through four phases of growth: the lag phase, the log phase, the stationary phase, and the death phase. The generation time, which varies among bacteria, is controlled by many environmental conditions and by the nature of the bacterial species.
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