In which of the following phases of bacterial growth, is the death rate more rapid than the multiplication rate?
Correct answer: C. Decline phase
- A. Stationary phase
- B. LAG phase
- C. Decline phase
- D. LOG phase
Explanation
The correct answer is the decline phase. During this phase, the conditions are no longer favorable for bacterial growth due to the depletion of nutrients and accumulation of waste products, resulting in a death rate that exceeds the growth rate. In contrast, the stationary phase is characterized by an equilibrium between growth and death rates. The lag phase involves adaptation to new conditions with minimal cell division, while the log phase is marked by rapid and exponential bacterial growth.
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