Figure 6.2

-Figure 6.2 shows a typical bacterial growth curve with the y-axis indicating the log of the number of bacteria and the x-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?
A)a
B)b
C)c
D)d
E)a and c

Question

Figure 6.2
 
-Figure 6.2 shows a typical bacterial growth curve with the y-axis indicating the log of the number of bacteria and the x-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?
A)a 
B)b 
C)c 
D)d 
E)a and c

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stationary phase is where the number of cells dying equals the number of cells dividing, maintaining a constant population size.

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