In the stationary phase of bacterial growth
A) The number of newly generated cells is greater than the number of dying cells
B) The number of newly generated cells is less than the number of dying cells
C) The number of newly generated cells is the same as the number of dying cells
D) none of the above

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During the stationary phase, the bacterial population reaches a plateau as the number of newly generated cells equals the number of dying cells. This occurs because the nutrients become limiting and waste products start to accumulate, hindering further growth. Therefore, the population remains stable in this phase.

In the Stationary Phase of Bacterial Growth