In which case would the shortest lag period most likely be observed?
A) transfer from complex medium to fresh complex medium
B) transfer from complex medium to minimal medium
C) transfer to a lower temperature
D) transfer to a different pH
E) transfer to a different salt concentration

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Transferring microorganisms from a complex medium to fresh complex medium would most likely result in the shortest lag period because the organisms are already adapted to the nutrients and conditions of the complex medium, requiring minimal adjustment to resume growth.

In Which Case Would the Shortest Lag Period Most Likely