During which growth phase will gram-positive bacteria be most susceptible to penicillin?
A) stationary phase
B) log phase
C) lag phase
D) death phase
E) The culture is equally susceptible during all phases.

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During the log phase, bacteria are actively dividing and synthesizing cell walls, making them most susceptible to penicillin, which targets cell wall synthesis.

During Which Growth Phase Will Gram-Positive Bacteria Be Most Susceptible