If we say that antibiotics kill the bacteria when it is rapidly dividing and growing phase, then an antibiotic penicillin will kill the bacteria during which phase?
Correct answer: C. Log phase
- A. Stationary phase
- B. Lag phase
- C. Log phase
- D. Death phase
Explanation
In this phase, bacteria are actively dividing and growing at their maximum rate. Antibiotics are most effective during this phase because they target rapidly dividing cells.
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