Figure 6.2

-Figure 6.2 shows a typical bacterial growth curve with the x- axis indicating the log of the number of bacteria and the y- axis indicating time in culture. In the figure, which section (or sections) shows a growth phase where the number of cells dying equals the number of cells dividing?

Question

Figure 6.2
 
-Figure 6.2 shows a typical bacterial growth curve with the x- axis indicating the log of the number of bacteria and the y- axis indicating time in culture. In the figure, which section (or sections) shows a growth phase where the number of cells dying equals the number of cells dividing?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Section c shows a stationary phase where the number of cells dying equals the number of cells dividing, indicating that the growth rate has slowed down and the population has reached a plateau.

Figure 6.2 -Figure 6.2 Shows a Typical Bacterial Growth Curve with the Growth